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Maharashtra Board OCM 12th Commerce Solutions Chapter 3 Entrepreneurship Development

September 10, 2024

Balbharti Maharashtra State Board Organisation of Commerce and Management 12th Textbook Solutions Chapter 3 Entrepreneurship Development Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers.

Maharashtra State Board 12th Organisation of Commerce and Management Solutions Chapter 3 Entrepreneurship Development

1. (A) Select the correct options and rewrite the sentences

Question 1.
The word ‘entrepreneur’ is derived from the ……………… word ‘entreprende’.
(a) Japanese
(b) English
(c) French
Answer:
(c) French

Question 2.
‘Entreprende’ means to ………………..
(a) Undertake
(b) Enterprise
(c) Businessman
Answer:
(a) Undertake

Question 3.
Start Up India is an initiative of the ………………
(a) RBI
(b) Government of India
(c) World Bank
Answer:
(b) Government of India

Question 4.
………………. is the idea of bringing urban residents to rural areas, by empowering to local communities, both socially and economically.
(a) Agro tourism
(b) Medical tourism
(c) Entertainment
Answer:
(a) Agro tourism

1. (B) Match the pairs

Group A	Group B
(A) Gap filling function	(1) 2016
(B) Entrepreneur	(2) Employment
(C) Agro tourism	(3) Old methods of production
(D) Technology	(4) 2019
(E) Start up India	(5) Self motivated
	(6) Rural tourism
	(7) Entrepreneurship
	(8) Latest knowledge
	(9) Necessity Based
	(10) Medical tourism

Answer:

Group A	Group B
(A) Gap filling function	(7) Entrepreneurship
(B) Entrepreneur	(5) Self motivated
(C) Agro tourism	(6) Rural tourism
(D) Technology	(8) Latest knowledge
(E) Start up India	(1) 2016

1. (C) Give one word/phrase/term which can substitute each one of the following

Question 1.
An undertaking or adventure involving uncertainty and risk and requiring innovation.
Answer:
Enterprise

Question 2.
A function of creating something new for an economic activity.
Answer:
Innovation

Question 3.
A person who is an innovator who introduces new combinations of means of production.
Answer:
Entrepreneur

Question 4.
The process of enhancing entrepreneurial skills and knowledge through structured training and institution building programmes.
Answer:
Entrepreneur development

Question 5.
The process that motivates a person into action and induces him to continue the course of action for the achievement of goals.
Answer:
Motivation

Question 6.
An employee who has an authority and support of the organisation to implement his creative ideas.
Answer:
Intrapreneur

1. (D) State true or false

Question 1.
An entrepreneur should not be ready to work hard.
Answer:
False

Question 2.
Agritourism can support agricultural economy.
Answer:
True

Question 3.
Successful businessman takes calculated risk.
Answer:
True

Question 4.
Entrepreneurship is a full time job which requires dedication and hard work.
Answer:
True

Question 5.
Startup India is an initiative of the Government of France.
Answer:
False.

1. (E) Find the odd one

Question 1.
Communicator, Innovator, Self-starter, Inactive.
Answer:
Inactive

Question 2.
Trekking, Wildlife study, Horseback riding, Indoor games.
Answer:
Indoor games

Question 3.
Innovation, Lack of communication, Development of market, Determining the objectives.
Answer:
Lack of communication.

1. (F) Complete the sentences

Question 1.
An entrepreneur is a person who starts a …………………
Answer:
Business / Enterprise

Question 2.
‘Start-up’ India initiative was launched in ……………….
Answer:
2016.

1. (G) Select the correct option

(Innovation, Niche tourism, Agro tourism, Entrepreneurship)

	Group A	Group B
1.	The idea of bringing Urban resident to agricultural farm	—————
2.	Agro tourism is a form of	————–
3.	——————	To introduce new combination of products and features
4.	—————–	A full time job which requires, dedication and hard-work.

Answer:

	Group A	Group B
1.	The idea of bringing Urban resident to agricultural farm	Agro tourism
2.	Agro tourism is a form of	Niche tourism
3.	Innovation	To introduce new combination of products and features
4.	Entrepreneurship.	A full time job which requires, dedication and hard-work.

1. (H) Answer in one sentence

Question 1.
What is Agro tourism?
Answer:
Agro tourism is the idea to bring urban residents to rural areas for leisure travel and spending.

Question 2.
Who is ‘Entrepreneur’?
Answer:
Entrepreneur is a person who organises and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so.

Question 3.
Who described ‘Entrepreneurship’ as the founding of a private enterprise?
Answer:
John Sturt Mill, a famous economist, described ‘Entrepreneurship’ as founding of a private enterprise in 1948.

1. (I) Correct the underlined word and rewrite the sentences

Question 1.
The word ‘Entrepreneur’ comes from the German verb entreprendre, it means ‘to undertake’.
Answer:
French

Question 2.
Entrepreneurs try to make home a better place where the needs of consumers can be satisfied.
Answer:
market

Question 3.
The loan taken under stand-up India scheme is repayable in ten years.
Answer:
seven.

2. Explain the following term/concept

Question 1.
Entrepreneur.
Answer:
An entrepreneur is a person who starts a business and is willing to risk loss in order to make money. The entrepreneurs are passionate to invent, innovate, lead or pioneers with a disruptive product or technology. Entrepreneurs try to make market a better place where the needs of consumers can be satisfied. They have the courage to offer and share an idea or a product or a service with the world. A small businessman, founder of multi-billion company, freelancing carpenter are examples of entrepreneurs.

Question 2.
Agro tourism.
Answer:
Agro tourism is the idea of bringing urban residents to rural areas for leisure travel and spending. Agro tourism is a commercial enterprise at a working farm, ranch or agricultural plant conducted for the enjoyment of visitors that generates supplement income for the owner. Agrotourism activities include picking fruits, tending bees, milking cows and other educational pursuits. In short, Agro tourism provides the tourists a chance to reconnect with the land and provides a ‘hand on experience’ with local foods. Agro tourism can support agricultural economy when local producers can no longer complete economically.

Question 3.
Start-ups.
Answer:
A start-up is defined as an entity having its headquarter in India, which was opened less than 10 years ago and has an annual turnover of less than Rs 100 crores. It is an initiative of the Government of India, launched in 2016. It aims at building an ecosystem which will nurture start¬ups in the country. So that, sustainable economic growth and large scale employment opportunities can be generated. One of the objectives of the Indian Government is to make India a nation of job creator instead of job seekers.

Question 4.
Stand-ups.
Answer:
Stand-up India scheme is for financing SC/ST and/or women entrepreneurs. The objective of the stand-up India scheme is to facilitate bank loans between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 1 crore to at least one SC or ST borrower and at least one woman borrower per branch for setting up a greenfield enterprise. This enterprise maybe in manufacturing, services or the trading sector. In case of non-individual enterprise at least 51% of the share-holding and controlling stake should be held by either an SC/ST or woman, above 18 years of age.

Question 5.
Intrapreneur.
Answer:
Intrapreneurship is the entrepreneurship within an existing organisation. An intrapreneur is an employee who has the authority and support of his company/employer to implement his own innovative and creative ideas. His idea or products may or may not earn immediate revenue for the company. But the employee keeps receiving his salary. The company provides the infrastructure. Many large organisations have dedicated Research and Development Departments where employees are encouraged to use their creative abilities. These ideas or innovations may earn handsome profit to an organisation. So Intrapreneur is the entrepreneurship within an organisation.

3. Study the following case /situation and express your opinion

Mr. Soham is a young MBA degree holder, Mr. Navin is B.Com graduate. Mr. Soham is willing to start dairy farm at his village, Mr. Navin is willing to work as cashier in Private Company.

(i) Find out dream of Soham and Navin.
(ii) State anyone feature of Entrepreneur.
(iii) To become successful entrepreneur, which qualities Mr. Soham should have?
Answer:
(i) Dream of Soham is to become ; entrepreneur and dream of Navin is to take up job in a private company and get a fixed income as salary.
(ii) Entrepreneur is a person who is willing to take risk in order to earn money and start a business.
(iii) To become a successful entrepreneur Mr. Soham should have qualities like innovator, creator, reactive and risk bearer.

4. Answer in brief

Question 1.
Define Entrepreneur. Explain functions of entrepreneur.
Answer:
[A] Definition : According to Webster dictionary, “An entrepreneur is a person who starts a business and is willing to risk loss in order to make money.” The entrepreneurs are passionate to innovate, lend, invent or pioneer with a disruptive product or technology. A small businessman, a plumber or a founder of huge company are entrepreneurs.

[B] Functions : The functions of an entrepreneur are:
(1) Innovation : Usually, an entrepreneur has an innovative mind. He introduces new combination of means of production. He introduces something new or something different that would give his business a competitive advantage. Innovation sometimes involves problem solving and entrepreneur gets pleasure by using his talents to solve those problems.

(2) Determination of objectives : An entrepreneur is required to decide the aims and objectives of the business enterprise he intends to establish. He has to change those aims and ; objectives as per changing conditions or accept those which are beneficial to the enterprise as per the market situation.

(3) Development of market: An entrepreneur has to find new, different and innovative ways to market his products and services. As the markets are developing constantly, he has to conduct surveys, research to understand customer’s demand.

(4) New technology : Entrepreneur has to install new, advanced and efficient technology, new machinery, new and scientific methods of production to save overall cost and to improve the methods of production.

(5) Good relations : Prosperity, growth and development of enterprise mostly depend on the cordial and efficient relations of the superiors, subordinates and all employees. In this respect, co-ordination among the employees plays a significant role to make business enterprise successful.

(6) Organising funds : Finance is required to meet working capital and fixed capital needs of business. The entrepreneur has to raise adequate financial resources to keep enterprise in living condition. For this purpose, he has to keep good relation with the existing as well as potential investors.

(7) Taking decisions : Timely, correct and wise decisions are most important to run a successful business. An entrepreneur has to evaluate pros and cons of every business decision.

Question 2.
Define entrepreneur. Explain the qualities of successful entrepreneur.
Answer:
[A] Definition : According to Webster dictionary, “An entrepreneur is a person who starts a business and is willing to risk loss in order to make money.” The entrepreneurs are passionate to innovate, lend, invent or pioneer with a disruptive product or technology. A small businessman, a plumber or a founder of huge company are entrepreneurs.

[B] The qualities of a successful entrepreneur:
(1) Discipline : An entrepreneur has comprehensive strategies and tactics to accomplish the organisational goal. Successful entrepreneur is disciplined enough to take steps every day towards the attainment of his objectives. They eliminate any hindrance or distractions.

(2) Confidence : An entrepreneur is confident with the knowledge that he will make his businesses succeed. He shows the confidence in everything he does.

(3) Open-minded : An entrepreneur has the ability to look at everything around him and realises that every event and situation is a business opportunity. New ideas are constantly being generated about potential new business.

(4) Self starter : An entrepreneur is proactive, not waiting for someone to give him permission. Everything which needs to be done, he should start in himself. So, he sets parameters for the project.

(5) Competitive : An entrepreneur knows that he can do a job better than others. He needs to be competitive to win every game of the business.

(6) Creativity : An entrepreneur often comes up with solutions which are the synthesis of other item. He makes connections between two unrelated events or situations.

(7) Determination : An entrepreneur is determined to make all of their endeavours succeed, so will try again until it does. He sees opportunity for success in defeat.

(8) Strong communication skills : The entrepreneur has strong communication skill to sell the product and to motivate employees. He has to highlight benefits of situation and coach others to be successful.

(9) Strong work ethics : An entrepreneur mind is constantly on his work place to ensure that an outcome meets his expectations.

(10) Passion : Passion is the most important that of a successful entrepreneur. He genuinely loves his work because there is a joy that his business gives which goes beyond the money. He should always research and read to make his business grow and be better.

5. Justify the following statements

Question 1.
Entrepreneurship is the best source for self-employment.
Answer:
(1) Innovation : Entrepreneur need to be innovative. The essence of entrepreneurship is innovation. Innovation may take place in the following forms viz., the introduction of a new product in the market, the installation of new production technology, entry of specific product, the discovery of a new source of raw material, etc. In view of changing taste, preferences, etc., of the consumers, from time to time, entrepreneur undertakes research and development to manufacture products to satisfy the consumers’ needs.

(2) Economic activity: In order to satisfy human wants and as well as in exchange earn a better livelihood, an entrepreneur manufactures new products or modify the existing products as per the needs, preferences and demands of the consumers. For this purpose, he undertakes a systematic plan activity by using his skills, knowledge and experience. For this reason, entrepreneurship is considered as an economic activity.

(3) Creative activity : Innovation is a process of creating something new and creativity is most important for innovation. Therefore, innovation should be strongly supported by creativity, Innovation and creativity are supplement to each other. Introducing creativity in the production process is a challenging task before the entrepreneur. Hence, creativity is an essential element of entrepreneurship.

(4) Risk-bearing : An entrepreneur has to undertake many risks including fall in prices, changes in fashions, earthquake, etc. All these risks cannot be insured with insurance companies. A risk which cannot be insured against and measured is called uncertainty. Entrepreneur buys factors of production at certain prices to combine their contributions into the products and then sells those products at uncertain prices in future. Thus, entrepreneur is a risk-bearing agent of production.

Question 2.
Successful businessman takes calculated risk.
Answer:
[A] Definition : According to Webster dictionary, “An entrepreneur is a person who starts a business and is willing to risk loss in order to make money.” The entrepreneurs are passionate to innovate, lend, invent or pioneer with a disruptive product or technology. A small businessman, a plumber or a founder of huge company are entrepreneurs.

(7) Taking decisions : Timely, correct and wise decisions are most important to run a successful business. An entrepreneur has to evaluate pros and cons of every business decision.

Question 3.
Entrepreneur must be a good communicator.
Answer:
The following are the characteristics of entrepreneurship development:
(1) Innovation : Entrepreneur need to be innovative. The essence of entrepreneurship is innovation. Innovation may take place in the following forms viz., the introduction of a new product in the market, the installation of new production technology, entry of specific product, the discovery of a new source of raw material, etc. In view of changing taste, preferences, etc., of the consumers, from time to time, entrepreneur undertakes research and development to manufacture products to satisfy the consumers’ needs.

(3) Organisation building : Entrepreneurship is an activity of organising various factors of production and various resources such as financial, physical and human resources. By considering place utility, time utility, form utility, etc., entrepreneur has to assemble different factors j of production and resources under one roof for producing new products.

(4) Creative activity : Innovation is a process of creating something new and creativity is most important for innovation. Therefore, innovation should be strongly supported by creativity, Innovation and creativity are supplement to each other. Introducing creativity in the production process is a challenging task before the entrepreneur. Hence, creativity is an essential element of entrepreneurship.

(5) Managerial skill and leadership : The entrepreneur who has strong passion of doing or creating something new rather than just to earn profit will become a successful entrepreneur. Managerial skills and leadership are the most important features of successful entrepreneur. Other skills are not considered so important. Entrepreneur must be a good leader and manager of the groups working under him.

(6) Skilful management : The efficient and skilful management of the organisation is an important quality of entrepreneurship. With the help of professional management and skilled managers, entrepreneurship becomes easy and successful activity. The success of any entrepreneurship depends on its skilful management.

(7) Risk-bearing : An entrepreneur has to undertake many risks including fall in prices, changes in fashions, earthquake, etc. All these risks cannot be insured with insurance companies. A risk which cannot be insured against and measured is called uncertainty. Entrepreneur buys factors of production at certain prices to combine their contributions into the products and then sells those products at uncertain prices in future. Thus, entrepreneur is a risk-bearing agent of production.

(8) Gap filling function : Gap filling is considered as the most important feature of entrepreneur. It is the job of entrepreneur to find the gap and fill it or make up the deficiencies which always exist in the knowledge about the production function. Entrepreneur must have all the solutions of the problems.

Question 4.
An entrepreneur must be an innovator.
Answer:
Innovation is a dynamic change brought by entrepreneur by bringing new combinations of factors of production. Innovation by entrepreneur is must for development of an organisation. Entrepreneur can be an innovator in many ways. They are:
(1) Introduction of a new product: Entrepreneur through his dynamic skill and intelligence create new products by fulfilling innovation to commercialisation by embedding it in an environment where it did not exist previously.

(2) Introduction of a new method of production : By introducing new and latest technology an entrepreneur brings new life and energy in methods of production. Introduction of new technology, new machinery, scientific methods of production will save money and time of the organisation.

(3) Opening of a new market : An innovative idea with new products. It opens a new market which are not existing previously.

(4) Carrying out new forms of organisation for industry : An innovative entrepreneur is the one who discovers new methods and new materials. He utilises invention and discoveries in order to make new combinations. Thus, entrepreneur must be an innovator.

Question 5.
With creativity, farmers can expand their Agro tourism Business.
Answer:
With creativity, farmers can expand their Agro tourism business through recreation, fun, entertaining activities. The valuable activities which farmer can do creatively are:
(1) Outdoor recreation : Farmer can add value and can expand their agro tourism business by outdoor recreation like trekking, fishing, hunting, wild life study, horse back riding, etc. All such activities are the point of attraction for a tourist and this can be enjoyed with family and friends too.

(2) Educational experiences : Farmers can also be more creative in farming tours, rice plantation, cooking classes on chulha. All such activities help customer to get hands on experience which they enjoy with adding educational values.

(3) Entertainment : Entertainment through harvest festivals like Hurda Party’ in Maharashtra, local dances, folk songs are recreation also main attraction for a customer for agro tourism. Entertaining activities such as contest, adult and children classes, games, etc. can be arranged. This innovative touch helps farmer to expand his business.

(4) Hospitality services : Hospitality services like farm stays, guided forms makes customer more happy. Farmer can add value to guest experience by offering them refreshment, fresh fruits, juice, fresh food, etc.

Happy customer will definitely returns and also spread good word of mouth to their family and friends. Thus, with creativity, farmers can expand their agro tourism business.

6. Attempt the following

Question 1.
Explain the characteristics Entrepreneurship Development.
Answer:
The following are the characteristics of entrepreneurship development:
(1) Innovation : Entrepreneur need to be innovative. The essence of entrepreneurship is innovation. Innovation may take place in the following forms viz., the introduction of a new product in the market, the installation of new production technology, entry of specific product, the discovery of a new source of raw material, etc. In view of changing taste, preferences, etc., of the consumers, from time to time, entrepreneur undertakes research and development to manufacture products to satisfy the consumers’ needs.

(3) Organisation building : Entrepreneurship is an activity of organising various factors of production and various resources such as financial, physical and human resources. By considering place utility, time utility, form utility,etc., entrepreneur has to assemble different factors j of production and resources under one roof for producing new products.

Question 2.
What is Entrepreneurship Development Programmes (EDP)?
Answer:
An entrepreneurship development
programme has been defined as “a programme designed to help a person in strengthening his entrepreneurial motive and in acquiring skills and capabilities necessary for playing his entrepreneurial role efficiently”.

EDP was first introduced in Gujarat in 1970 and was sponsored by the Gujarat Industrial Investment Corporation. EDP is basically a device through which people with entrepreneurial talents are identified, motivated to take up new industrial venture and guided in all aspects of starting a venture or an enterprise.

The following are the main objectives of EDP:
(1) Paster entreprenurial growth : The main objective is to increase the rate of all round entrepreneurial growth through training and educating them to develop the capability, talent and skills of existing entrepreneur.

(2) Optimum use of available resources : Another important objective is to use available resources to optimum level which result into minimisation of wastages and reduction in the overall cost of production. It also saves the invaluable resources for the future generation.

(3) Development of backward regions and improve economic status of socially disadvantage group : Its main objective is to establish different types of industries and business enterprise in the backward regions of the country. This leads to more employment opportunities and more income and savings of the people in backward group. By providing employment and other benefits to socially disadvantaged groups, EDP helps to improve their economic status.

(4) Generation of Employment opportunities : One of the important objectives of EDP is to generate employment opportunities for jobless people in the country by developing industries and business for them.

(5) Widening base for small and medium industries : The EDP helps to create, develop and widen the base for small and medium industries by strengthening them and create more and more entrepreneurs in the country. It helps in making country a job creator and not job seeker.

7. Answer the following

Question 1.
Define entrepreneur. Explain characteristics of entrepreneur.
Answer:
[A] Definition : According to Webster dictionary, “An entrepreneur is a person who starts a business and is willing to risk loss in order to make money.” The entrepreneurs are passionate to innovate, lend, invent or pioneer with a disruptive product or technology. A small businessman, a plumber or a founder of huge company are entrepreneurs.

[B] Characteristics : The characteristics of entrepreneur are as follows:
(1) Intellectual capabilities : An entrepreneur is a creative thinker. He always thinks more creatively and better than others. He always give innovative ideas which is the sign of his intellectual capabilities. He has ability to analyse any situation and take proper decision.

(2) Future vision : The entrepreneurs have the ability of foreseeing the future market conditions. He can take appropriate decision by considering recent market situations and changes in market conditions. He must have knowledge of external business environment. This enables them to take timely actions.

(3) Hard work : An entrepreneur is ready to work hard. Hard work is necessary in any type of venture or business activity to make it more successful. He is required to work more tediously, sincerely and seriously for long terms.

(4) Technical knowledge : The entrepreneur should have advance technical knowledge about the products and service, plans of production, etc. Entrepreneur should also update his technical knowledge from time to time to understand latest changes take place in technology.

(5) Communication skills : An entrepreneur needs to communicate effectively with different people like customers, suppliers, creditors, employees, etc. from time to time. He should have good communication skill and command over language he speaks, to be able to express his ideas and strategies effectively. Good communication skills mean proper understanding between sender and the receiver of the message.

(6) Highly optimistic : He should have positive thinking and positive approach in all the activities he undertakes. He is always hopeful and confident about the market situations even in failure or difficult times. It helps him to take the business out of difficulties and make it successful.

(7) Risk-bearing capacity : This is one of the main characteristics of an entrepreneur. He should be calculative in taking risk. He should be prepared to face challenges and look for opportunities in every adverse situation of business.

(8) Self confidence : He should be self confident to achieve his organisational goals. He I should always keep himself confident and motivated to face various obstacles and come out victorious every time in every challenge he faces.

Question 2.
Define entrepreneur. Explain its functions.
Answer:
[A] Definition : According to Webster dictionary, “An entrepreneur is a person who starts a business and is willing to risk loss in order to make money.” The entrepreneurs are passionate to innovate, lend, invent or pioneer with a disruptive product or technology. A small businessman, a plumber or a founder of huge company are entrepreneurs.

(7) Taking decisions : Timely, correct and wise decisions are most important to run a successful business. An entrepreneur has to evaluate pros and cons of every business decision.

Maharashtra Board OCM 12th Commerce Solutions Chapter 2 Functions of Management

September 10, 2024

Balbharti Maharashtra State Board Organisation of Commerce and Management 12th Textbook Solutions Chapter 2 Functions of Management Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers.

Maharashtra State Board 12th Organisation of Commerce and Management Solutions Chapter 2 Functions of Management

1. (A) Select the correct options and rewrite the sentences

Question 1.
The functions of management start with ……………… function.
(a) organising
(b) planning
(c) co-ordinating
Answer:
planning

Question 2.
The functions of management end with ………………
(a) directing
(b) staffing
(c) controlling
Answer:
controlling

Question 3.
……………. sets out standards for controlling.
(a) Staffing
(b) Planning
(c) Co-ordinating
Answer:
Planning

Question 4.
Organizational function is important for execution of the plans which have been prepared by ……………. management.
(a) top level
(b) middle level
(c) lower level
Answer:
top level

Question 5.
……………… is the function which supports to activate the plans with the help of employees.
(a) Staffing
(b) Directing
(c) Co-ordinating
Answer:
Directing

Question 6.
………………. is the function of execution according to the plan and the organisational structure.
(a) Controlling
(b) Directing
(c) Staffing
Answer:
Directing

Question 7.
………………. arranges the work in such a way that minimum conflicts are raised.
(a) Co-ordinating
(b) Organizing
(c) Controlling
Answer:
Co-ordination.

1. (B) Match the pairs

Question 1.

Group A	Group B
(A) Planning	(1) It Is the process of instructing, guiding, communicating and motivating.
(B) Organizing	(2) It is an integration and synchronization of the efforts of group.
(C) Staffing	(3) Deciding In advance what to do, how to do, when to do and who Is to do it.
(D) Directing	(4) Management is what manager does.
(E) Co-ordlnating	(5) To focus on the role of manager.
	(6) Decides the ways and means to achieve what has been planned.
	(7) It Is the process of comparing the actual performance with the pre-determined standard performance.
	(8) It Is a set of principles.
	(9) It is the process of recruiting, selecting, placing and remunerating.
	(10) To manage is to forecast and plan.

Answer:

Group A	Group B
(A) Planning	(3) Deciding In advance what to do, how to do, when to do and who Is to do it.
(B) Organizing	(6) Decides the ways and means to achieve what has been planned.
(C) Staffing	(9) It is the process of recruiting, selecting, placing and remunerating.
(D) Directing	(1) It Is the process of instructing, guiding, communicating and motivating.
(E) Co-ordlnating	(2) It is an integration and synchronization of the efforts of group.

1. (C) Give one word/phrase/term for the following statements

Question 1.
The right person at the job with right pay.
Answer:
Staffing

Question 2.
A person who shows the correct path as well as guides employees in solving the problems.
Answer:
Director

Question 3.
First function of management.
Answer:
Planning

Question 4.
Last function of management.
Answer:
Controlling

Question 5.
It is an intellectual process of logical thinking and rational decision-making.
Answer:
Planning

Question 6.
The term that is used to denote the structure.
Answer:
Organisation

Question 7.
It is the process of attracting, recruiting, selecting, placing, appraising and remunerating the people.
Answer:
Staffing

Question 8.
The process that leads the employees towards the accomplishment of organisational goals.
Answer:
Directing

Question 9.
It increases the team spirit of work place.
Answer:
Co-ordinating

Question 10.
It is the process of comparing the actual performance with the predetermined standard performance.
Answer:
Controlling.

1. (D) State whether the following statements are True or False

Question 1.
Every function of management is not based on planning.
Answer:
False

Question 2.
Specialization in activities leads to increase in organisational efficiency.
Answer:
True

Question 3.
Qualified, efficient and skilled work force is always an asset of the organization.
Answer:
True

Question 4.
Cooperation is not necessary for smooth flow of organisational activities.
Answer:
False

Question 5.
Co-ordination motivates the employees to take initiative while completing their assigned task.
Answer:
True

Question 6.
Standards are not set for every performance in controlling function.
Answer:
False

1. (E) Find the odd one

Question 1.
Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Writing.
Answer:
Writing

Question 2.
Selecting, Training, Co-ordinating, Placing
Answer:
Co-ordinating.

1. (F) Complete the sentences

Question 1.
The tasks of getting the things done by others is known as ……………..
Answer:
Management

Question 2.
The functions of manager start with …………………
Answer:
Planning

Question 3.
The …………….. function of management initiates action
Answer:
Directing

Question 4.
Recruitments are done under ……………….. function.
Answer:
Staffing

Question 5.
………………. is the fundamental function of management.
Answer:
Planning

Question 6.
………………. integrates departmental activities for achieving common goal of the organisation.
Answer:
Co-ordinating

Question 7.
……………… is the last function of management.
Answer:
Controlling

1. (G) Select the correct option from the bracket

Question 1.
Planning is a detailed programme of (present/ future/past) course of action.
Answer:
future

Question 2.
Directing is a responsibility of (manager/ workers/people) at all levels.
Answer:
manager

Question 3.
Qualified, efficient and skilled workforce is always an (liabilities/assets/expenses) of the organization.
Answer:
assets.

1. (H) Answer in one sentence

Question 1.
What is management?
Answer:
The tasks of getting the things done by others to achieve organisational goal is called management.

Question 2.
What is planning?
Answer:
Planning means deciding in advance what to do when to do, how to do, where to do it and who is to do it.

Question 3.
What is staffing?
Answer:
The process of attracting, recruiting, selecting, placing, appraising, remunerating, developing and retaining the best workforce is called staffing.

Question 4.
What is directing?
Answer:
Directing is the process of instructing, guiding, communicating, inspiring, motivating and supervising the employees to achieve the pre-determined goals of the organisation.

Question 5.
What is controlling ?
Answer:
Controlling is a function of comparing the actual performance with the predetermined standard performance to measure deviation if any, identifying causes of deviation and suggest corrective measures.

1. (I) Correct the underlined word and rewrite the following sentences

Question 1.
Factors of business environment are always fixed.
Answer:
Factors of business environment are always changing.

Question 2.
Staffing is concerned with machines.
Answer:
Staffing is concerned with humans.

Question 3.
Directing is a function of comparing the actual performance with the pre-determined performance.
Answer:
Controlling is a function of comparing the actual performance with the pre-determined performance.

Question 4.
Co-ordination helps to maximise the wastage of resources and controls the cost of work.
Answer:
Co-ordination helps to minimise the wastage of resources and controls the cost of work.

Question 5.
Controlling measures are rigid to some extent.
Answer:
Controlling measures are flexible to some extent.

1. (J) Arrange in proper order

Question 1.
Controlling, Organizing, Planning.
Answer:
Planning, Organising, Controlling.

Question 2.
Directing, Co-ordinating, Staffing.
Answer:
Staffing, Directing, Co-ordinating.

2. Explain the following terms/concepts

Question 1.
Management
Answer:
The task of getting the work done by others to achieve organisational goal is called management. According to L. A. Allen, ‘Management is what manager does. Management is a set of principles which relate to the various functions such as planning, organising, staffing, directing, co-ordinating, controlling, etc. which are helpful in achieving organisational goals.

Question 2.
Planning
Answer:
Planning is the basic function of management. Planning is an intellectual process of logical thinking and rational decision-making. It includes deciding the things to be done in advance. In short, planning is a detailed programme of future course of action. Proper planning and its implementation is key to achieve the objectives of an organisation.

Question 3.
Organising
Answer:
Organising is the process of identifying, bringing the required resources together such as men, money, material, machines and method and arranging them in proper manner to achieve the goals of an organisation. It is prepared by the top level management. Organising function decides the ways and means to achieve what has been planned. Organising is more important in executing the plan.

Question 4.
Staffing
Answer:
Staffing is the function of execution according to plan and organisational structure. It is the process of attracting, recruiting, training, developing, appraising, remunerating, developing and retaining the best workforce. Right person at right job with right pay is the basic principle of staffing. This function is concerned with managing humans and not material.

Question 5.
Directing
Answer:
Directing is the process of instructing, guiding, communicating, inspiring, motivating and supervising the employees to achieve pre-determined goals of an organisation. Director shows correct path as well as guides the employees in solving the problems wherever necessary. Directing is the soul of management function.

3. Study the following case/situation and express your opinion

Question 1.
Mr. Ram, an emerging entrepreneur has designed a structure of his business organization by taking into consideration the required resources such as land, money, machinery, workforce, etc. for his new business. He appointed Mr. Shyam as a manager. Mr. Ram has assigned the responsibilities such as recruitment, selection, training and development and to determine the remuneration of the employees to Mr. Shyam. Mr, Ram. has also appointed Mr. Shubham to supervise the work done by the employees according to the standards given to the employees, Mr. Shubham has also to suggest the remedies to the employees wherever necessary. On this context, find out the management functions performed by
(i) Mr. Ram
(ii) Mr. Shyam
(iii) Mr. Shubham
Answer:
(i) Mr. Ram performs the function of planning and organising. He is an emerging entrepreneur and plans the business structure and organises different resources.

(ii) Mr Shyam is performing the function of staffing as his main duty is to recruit, select, train and develop the employees and to decide their remuneration accordingly.

(iii) Mr. Subham is performing the function of controlling. He compares actual performances of employees with standard performance given. He discovers causes of deviations and suggests remedies to overcome deviations.

Question 2.
In XYZ Company, Mr. Lele gives instructions to the employees working under him, provide guidance and motivates them for their best performance. On the other hand, Mr. Sawed takes effort to harmonize the work done by the employees of different departments while achieving organisational goal. Mr. Desai is looking after the arrangement of required resources the business organization.
Mention the name of employee engaged in following functions :
(i) Organisation
(ii) Direction
(iii) Coordination
Answer:
(i) Mr Desai is engaged in the organising function as he is looking after arrangement of required resources for the business organisation.
(ii) Mr. Lele is engaged in the function of directing as he gives instructions to the employees working under him, provides guidance and motivates them for their best performance.
(iii) Mr. Sayyed is engaged in the function of co-ordination as he takes effort to harmonize the work done by the employees of different departments.

4. Distinguish between

Question 1.
Planning and Organising
Answer:

	Planning	Organising
1. Meaning	Planning is a management function that decides in advance what to do, how to do, when to do, where to do and who is to do it.	Organising refers to the process of putting together various resources and activities of the organisation into a system.
2. Objective	The objective of planning is to set the goals and choose the means to achieve those goals.	The main objective of organising is to identity and bring together all the resources.
3. Area of function	Planning involves setting objectives, identifying alternative courses of actions and selecting the best plan for the organisation.	Organising involves identifying the activities and grouping of relative activities of the organisation.
4. Order	Planning is the first and foremost function of management. It precedes every other function.	In organising function, internal as well as external factors are considered to make arrangement of resources.
5. Nature	Planning is continuous in nature. It is related with those resources which are required for achieving the targets.	Organising is related with all the available resources as they need to be properly arranged.
6. Levels of management	Top management is responsible for preparing planning for the activities of the entire organisation.	Usually, the function of organising is undertaken by the top level management and middle level management.

Question 2.
Organising and Staffing
Answer:

	Organising	Staffing
1. Meaning	Organising refers to the process of putting together various resources and activities of the organisation into a system.	Staffing is a process of recruitment through which competent employees are selected, properly trained, effectively developed and suitably rewarded.
2. Objective	The main objective of organising is to identify and bring together all the resources.	The main objective of the staffing is to obtain the most competent and efficient staff to improve the overall performance.
3. Area of function	Organising involves identifying the activities and grouping of relative activities of the organisation.	Staffing involves selection, recruitment, training, developing, promotion, transfer, etc. of employees.
4. Factors	In organising function, internal as well as external factors are considered to make arrangement of resources.	In staffing function, mostly internal factors such as human factor, finance, work load, etc. are considered.
5. Resources	Organising is related with all the available resources as they need to be properly arranged.	Staffing is related with human resources only.
6. Levels of management	Usually, the function of organising is undertaken by the top level management and middle level management.	Usually, the function of staffing is undertaken by the middle level management.

Question 3.
Staffing and Directing
Answer:

	Staffing	Directing
1. Meaning	Staffing is a process of recruitment through which competent employees are selected, properly placed and trained, effectively developed and suitably rewarded.	Directing means instructing, guiding, inspiring and motivating the subordinate employees so that their efforts result in the achievement of goals.
2. Objective	The main objective of the staffing is to obtain the most competent and efficient people to improve the overall performance.	The main objective of directing is to ensure that the employees at different levels accomplish their tasks according to plans.
3. Area of function	Staffing involves recruitment, selection, training, promotion, development, transfer, etc. of employees.	Directing involves guiding, instructing, inspiring, motivating and communicating with the subordinates.
4. Order	Staffing function follows organising as human resources are required in an organisation.	Directing function follows organising and staffing as direction is needed to guide and inspire the employees.
5. Targets	Targets of staffing include allocation of human resources to achieve better results.	Targets of direction include giving guidance and inspiration to employees to achieve better results.
6. Outcome	Staffing function helps to select right persons for right jobs at right time.	Directing function helps to maintain discipline among the staff.

Question 4.
Directing and Controlling

Question 5.
Co-ordination and Controlling
Answer:

	Co-ordination	Controlling
1. Meaning	Co-ordination refers to the process of developing harmony and integration of different activities to achieve common organisational goals.	Controlling is a managerial function that measures deviation of actual results from the standards set and takes necessary corrective actions.
2. Objective	The main objective of co-ordination is to ensure unify of efforts of the employees and smooth functioning of the organisation.	The main objective of controlling is to ensure that goals or targets must be accomplished as per plan.
3. Area of function	Co-ordination involves efforts of top level, middle level and lower level management.	Controlling involves fixation of standard, measurement of actual performance and finding deviations taking corrective actions to improve performance.
4. Factors	In co-ordinating function only internal factors are considered to create unity of action.	In controlling function internal as well as external factors are taken care for taking corrective actions.
5. Resources	Co-ordination is related with human resources only.	Controlling is related with all the resources as it helps to achieve the given targets.
6. Levels of management	All levels of management are responsible for the co-ordination function to achieve given targets.	Top level management and middle level managements are responsible for controlling of organisational activities.

Question 6.
Planning and Controlling
Answer:

	Planning	Controlling
1. Meaning	Planning is a management function that decides in advance what to do, how to do, when to do, where to do and who is to do it.	Controlling is a managerial function that measures deviation of actual performance from the standards set and takes corrective actions.
2. Objective	The main objective of planning is to set the goals and choose the means to achieve those goals.	The main objective of controlling is to ensure that goals or targets must be accomplished as per plan.
3. Area of function	Planning involves setting objectives, identifying alternative courses of actions and selecting the best plan for the organisation.	Controlling involves fixation of standard, measurement of actual performance and finding deviations taking corrective actions to improve performance.
4. Order	In the sequence of managerial functions, planning is the first and foremost function.	In the sequence of managerial functions, controlling is the last function of the management.
5. Resources	Planning is related with those resources which are required for achieving the targets.	Controlling is related with all the resources as it helps to achieve the given targets.
6. Levels of management	Top management is responsible for preparing planning for the activities of the entire organisation.	Top level management and middle level managements are responsible for controlling of organisational activities.

Question 7.
Organising and Directing

Question 8.
Organising and Co-ordinating
Answer:

	Organising	Co-ordinating
1. Meaning	Organising refers to the process of putting together various resources and activities of the organisation into a system.	Co-ordination refers to the process of developing harmony and integration of different activities to achieve common organisational goals.
2. Objective	The main aim of organising is to identify and bring together all the required resources.	The main aim of co-ordination is to ensure unity of efforts of employees and smooth functioning of the organisation.
3. Area of function	Organising involves identifying the activities and grouping of relative activities of the organisation.	Co-ordination involves deliberate or consistent efforts by the management to create harmony and unity of action.
4. Factors	In organising function, internal as well as external factors are considered to make arrangement of available resources.	In co-ordinating function, only internal factors are considered to create unity of action.
5. Resources	Organising is related with all the resources which are required to be arranged in proper order.	Co-ordination is related with human resources only.
6. Levels of management	Top level management and middle level managements are responsible for the organising of resources to achieve desired objectives.	All levels of management are responsible for the co-ordination to achieve the given targets.

5. Answer in brief

Question 1.
Explain any five points of importance of planning.
Answer:
Importance : The importance of planning is explained as follows:
(1) Helps to set clear objectives : Planning is the process of setting objectives, targets and formulating plans to achieve these objectives. With the help of proper planning, management can analyse the present condition of the organisation and can identify the ways of attaining the desired position in future.

(2) Provides path of action : Planning ensures that the goals or objectives are clearly set. It acts as a guide and provides direction for doing the right things at the right time and in a right way. It helps the employees to understand the organisational goals and what they must do to achieve the same.

(3) Planning improves performance : It helps manager to improve future performances of employees by setting clear objectives and selecting a right course of action. It leads to efficiency in working of the employees. Due to proper planning the employees can work according to guidelines which helps them to improve performance. This results into higher profitability of the organisation.

(4) Minimizes the risk : Planning is the process of looking into the future and anticipating the future changes. By deciding in advance the task to be performed, planning helps to deal with future changes and unforeseen events. Planning helps in anticipation of risk and decide preventive measures accordingly. Though changes or risks cannot be eliminated but proper planning minimizes them.

(5) Planning leads to optimum utilization of resources: Plans are made on the basis of availability of resources with proper allocation for various activities. Proper allocation of resources brings higher efficiency and desired results with minimum wastages.

Question 2.
Explain any five points of importance of organizing.
Answer:
Importance : The importance of organising is explained as follows:
(1) Facilitates administration as well as operation : Organising is the process of identifying, grouping and assigning the activities of administration and proceeding according to its operational activity. Due to proper grouping of the task and employees, there is a reduction in duplication of work results in effective delegation.

(2) Brings specialisation : Organising starts from dividing the total work into smaller units and assigning them to different individuals according to their qualification, capabilities and experience. It leads to increase in overall productivity.

(3) Defines job properly : In the organising function the employees are assigned different jobs according to their qualification, skill and experience and the managers clearly define the details of each job. It clearly spells out what exactly has to be done in every job by each employee.

(4) Clarifies authority and responsibility : The organising function clearly defines authority, power, position of every manager and responsibility, accountability of every employee. This enables proper execution of work and at the same time eliminates confusion, duplication, misunderstanding. It also helps to bring efficiency in working of managers.

(5) Establishes Co-ordination : Organising function helps in establishing co-ordination among different activities of different department. Organising defines clear cut relationship among various positions and ensures mutual co-operation amongst them. Organising helps in co-ordination between different levels of managers of different departments for smooth functioning of an organisation.

Question 3.
Describe any five points of importance of staffing.
Answer:
Importance : The importance of staffing is given as follows:
(1) Effective management function : Staffing is considered an effective managerial function as it deals with human resource. Employees appointed in the organisation through staffing function perform various activities in different areas of the organisation such as production, marketing, finance, etc.

(2) Effective utilization of Human Resources : A well organised staffing department discovers the talented, skilful, experienced and qualified staff. Proper care is taken at every stage of recruitment, selection, placement, etc. It ensures smooth functioning of all the managerial areas of the organisation.

(3) Builds relationship : A sound staffing policy creates a team spirit among the employees. Due to team spirit, a sense of belongingness among the employees is developed. This in turn leads to better communication and co-ordination of managerial efforts in an organisation. A smooth human relation is the key to better flow of co-ordination in an organisation.

(4) Helps Human Resource Development: Skilled and experienced employee is an asset of a business organisation. Staffing function of management is mainly concerned with human factor of production. Efforts are made to utilise the human resources more efficiently.

(5) Helps in effective use of technology and other resources : Staffing function trains employees to use latest technology, capital, material, and method of work more effectively. This brings competitive strength to the organisation. It also helps in improving standard of work and productively in terms of quality and quantity.

(6) Improve efficiency : Regular training and development programmes provide to employees to improve their performance levels. Through proper selection the organisation gets talented and quality employees.

Question 4.
Explain any five points of importance of directing.
Answer:
Importance : The importance of Directing is as follows:
(1) Initiates action : Direction initiates action. It activates employees to put in their best efforts, to achieve the goals. Without effective direction, other managerial functions like planning, organising, staffing, co-ordinating and controlling become ineffective. Managers have to stimulate action by issuing instructions like what to do, how to do, etc. to the subordinates and by supervising them from time to time.

(2) Integrates efforts: At every level of the management there are subordinates under managers. The work assigned to these subordinates is interrelated. The directing function integrates the activities of the subordinates by guidance, supervision and counselling. It results in achievement of organisational goals.

(3) Means of motivation: Objectives of an organisation can be achieved only if the people working in it are properly motivated through monetary and non-monetary incentives. It boosts the morale of employees, contribute their maximum efforts and motivates them to give their best.

(4) Provides stability: Effective direction through supervision, motivation, leadership and communication provides stability and maintains balance in the organisation. This in turn results in the growth of the enterprise at faster rate. For long term survival of the organisation, stability in the organisation are necessary.

(5) Coping up with the changes : Effective direction facilitates changes in the organisation. It enables the enterprise to adopt advance technology, new methods of production, modern techniques of management, etc. It is a direction function which helps the superiors to motivate the subordinates to adapt to the new changes, new challenges, etc. Adapting to the environmental changes is necessary for the growth of the organisation.

Question 5.
Describe any five points of importance of ! coordinating.
Answer:
Importance : The importance of Co-ordinating is explained as follows:
(1) Encourages Team Spirit : Co-ordination is concerned with integrated group efforts. Team work under the direction of the manager encourages the subordinates to work sincerely and give better performance to achieve organisational goals. Co-ordination helps to reduce the conflicts between the employees and departments regarding policies, roles, etc. and increase their team spirit.

(2) Gives Proper Direction : Group or combined efforts of all the employees in an organisation helps to co-ordinate with each other and achieve the desired goals. Thus, combined efforts of all the employees always help an organisation to remove its limitations and achieve organisational objectives. The interdependence of departments gives proper direction to the employees.

(3) Facilitates motivation : In the process of co-ordination the superiors motivate their subordinates by providing them with monetary and other incentives. An effective co-ordination increases efficiency and results in growth and prosperity of the organisation which encourages job security, high income, promotion and incentives.

(4) Optimum utilisation of resources : Proper and effective co-ordination helps to bring together all the resources of the organisation. This in turn helps to make the optimum possible use of available resources to achieve organisational goals. Co-ordination also helps to avoid wastage of resources and control the cost.

(5) Achieve organisational objectives : Proper coordination helps to reduce wastages, delays in completion of targets, departmental disputes, etc. of the organisation to a great extent. This ensures smooth working of the organisation in the process of achievement of objectives.

6. Justify the following statements

Question 1.
Planning is the first function of management.
Answer:
(1) Planning is the basic function of management. Every function of management is based on planning. Planning is an intellectual process of logical thinking and rational decision i making.

(2) Designing i.e. doing a proper planning and implementing it accordingly is the key of achieving the objectives of organisation.

(3) Planning means deciding in advance what to do, when to do, how to do, where to do and who is to do it. Thus, it is a detailed programme of future courses of action.

(4) Planning involves setting objectives, identifying alternative courses of action and selecting the best plan. It focuses on organisation’s objective and develop various course of action to achieve those goals.

Question 2.
Controlling is the last function of management.
Answer:
(1) It is important for am organisation to keep a check on whether things are moving as per plan or not. So controlling function comes as the last but indispensable function of management. The effectiveness of planning can be determined with the function of controlling.

(2) Controlling function helps in comparing the actual performance with the pre-determined standard and performance. It is the process of bringing about conformity of performance with planned action.

(3) Controlling function helps in measuring deviation, if any, identifies the course of deviation and suggests corrective measures. The process of controlling helps in formulation of future plans also.

(4) Controlling helps in checking and measuring performance at all the levels of management, as it compares and finds deviation, analyses the causes of deviation and suggests corrective measures. All planning may fail in the absence of proper controlling measures.

Question 3.
Organizing facilitates administration as well as operation of the organization.
Answer:
(1) Organising function is also called as ‘doing function’ i.e. putting the plan into action. Administration and operation both are doing function as organising is the process of putting together various resources and activities of the organisation into a system.

(2) Organising involves identifying the activities and grouping of relative activities of administration and operational department.

(3) Organising function defines, departmentalizes and assigns activities so that they can be most effectively executed for the smooth flow of administration.

(4) Due to proper grouping of the tasks and the employees, there is increase in production and reduction in wastage. The duplication of work can be avoided and effective delegation becomes possible.

Question 4.
Right person at right job with right pay is the basic principle of staffing.
Answer:
(1) The main function of staffing is to select the right person for the right job with right pay. Selecting the right person for the right job brings efficiency and specialisation in the organisation.

(2) It also bring job satisfaction as adequate remuneration increases morale of the employees. Training and development programmes and job security are the factors which are important in providing job satisfaction.

(3) Proper selection of qualified, efficient and skilful work force is always an asset of the organisation. Proper selection of employees contributes in the higher efficiency and leads to long term positive effects in the organisation.

(4) With proper selection process, right persons for right jobs are placed and regularly appraised on merit basis. The criteria of appraised are duly communicated which brings peace and harmony in the organisation.

Question 5.
Co-ordination between different functions and all levels of management is the essence of organisational success,
Answer:
(1) Co-ordination is an integration of different activities which is essential for their smooth flow. It establishes harmony among all the activities of an organisation in achieving desired goals. Co-ordination will not exist unless efforts are taken at all levels of management.

(2) Co-ordination is the synchronization of the efforts of a group so as to provide unity of action for organisational goals. It is a hidden force which binds all other functions at all levels of management.

(3) In an organisation, a number of persons are working together to achieve a common goal. Their work is closely linked with each other. Co-ordination function brings all the group efforts together and harmonise them carefully.

(4) Co-ordination is orderly arrangement of group efforts to provide unity of action to achieve common goals. Co-operation, team work and higher efficiency level lead to attainment of goals and thus, it is the essence of organisational success.

7. Attempt the following

Question 1.
Explain the importance of planning.
Answer:
Importance : The importance of planning is explained as follows:
(1) Helps to set clear objectives : Planning is the process of setting objectives, targets and formulating plans to achieve these objectives. With the help of proper planning, management can analyse the present condition of the organisation and can identify the ways of attaining the desired position in future.

Question 2.
Describe the importance of organizing.
Answer:
Importance : The importance of organising is explained as follows:
(1) Facilitates administration as well as operation : Organising is the process of identifying, grouping and assigning the activities of administration and proceeding according to its operational activity. Due to proper grouping of the task and employees, there is a reduction in duplication of work results in effective delegation.

Question 3.
Explain the importance of staffing.
Answer:
Importance : The importance of staffing is given as follows:
(1) Effective management function : Staffing is considered an effective managerial function as it deals with human resource. Employees appointed in the organisation through staffing function perform various activities in different areas of the organisation such as production, marketing, finance, etc.

Question 4.
Explain the importance of directing.
Answer:
Importance : The importance of Directing is as follows:
(1) Initiates action : Direction initiates action. It activates employees to put in their best efforts, to achieve the goals. Without effective direction, other managerial functions like planning, organising, staffing, co-ordinating and controlling become ineffective. Managers have to stimulate action by issuing instructions like what to do, how to do, etc. to the subordinates and by supervising them from time to time.

Question 5.
Describe the importance of coordinating.
Answer:
Importance : The importance of Co-ordinating is explained as follows:
(1) Encourages Team Spirit : Co-ordination is concerned with integrated group efforts. Team work under the direction of the manager encourages the subordinates to work sincerely and give better performance to achieve organisational goals. Co-ordination helps to reduce the conflicts between the employees and departments regarding policies, roles, etc. and increase their team spirit.

Question 6.
Explain the importance of controlling.
Answer:
Importance : The importance of controlling function is explained as follows:
(1) Fulfilling goals of organisation : Controlling helps to fulfil and achieve organisational goals. The controlling function ensures that the activities take place according to the plans and if there is any deviation, timely action is taken. When all the activities are conducted successfully, according to plan the organisational goals can be achieved as desired.

(2) Making efficient utilisation of resources : By using various control techniques, managers can keep a close watch over the utilisation of human, physical and financial resources. They can prevent the misuse or wastage of resources and ensure proper utilisation of the same.

(3) Accuracy of standards : Proper and efficient control system help the management to check the standards set are accurate or not. This system also keeps check on the changes taking place in the organisation from time to time. Controlling functions are flexible to some extent. This in turn facilitates the organisation to review the standards by considering such changes.

(4) Motivates Employees : A good control system gives information in advance about the standard performance and discovers efficient and inefficient employees. Efficient employees may be given Financial rewards or incentives to motivate them further. The manager may recommend motivational measures in case it finds that deviations are due to insufficient motivation.

(5) Ensures order and discipline : An efficient and good control system ensures order and discipline in the organisation. It prevents and reduces unnecessary behaviour on the part of employees. Under this system, regular checking is done by the managers or departmental heads and preventive measures are taken against deviation or indiscipline.

8. Answer the following

Question 1.
Define the term Planning and explain the importance of planning.
Answer:
[A] Meaning : Planning is the fundamental and basic function of management. It is a process of setting goals and choosing the means to achieve these goals. Planning means deciding the future course of action which determines what is to be done, how to do it, when to do it, who is to do it and how results are to be evaluated. It is a detailed programme in which all activities to be performed in future are mentioned keeping in mind the objectives. Thus, it is an intellectual process of logical thinking and rational decision-making.

[B] Importance : The importance of planning is explained as follows:
(1) Helps to set clear objectives : Planning is the process of setting objectives, targets and formulating plans to achieve these objectives. With the help of proper planning, management can analyse the present condition of the organisation and can identify the ways of attaining the desired position in future.

(6) Helps in decision-making : Planning helps the management to achieve to take a rational decision and to select best alternatives by considering all positive and negative outcomes of all the alternatives the decisions are taken after selecting the best suitable alternatives a predefined goals.

(7) Useful is setting the standards for controlling: Planning sets the standards of performance to be achieved and which can be measured with the actual performance for find out about any deviation. Such deviation can be taken care by controlling steps. Thus, planning provides basis for maintaining discipline in an organisation.

(8) Facilitates co-ordination of all activities : Proper planning reduces the overlapping among all activities of business which are closely linked with each other. Planning interrelates such activities of all department work as per overall plan and thus management co-ordination is achieved.

(9) Facilitates other functions : Planning is the primary function of all the functions of management. Every organisational function is set to achieve the organisational goals at the planning stage. Other management functions such as organising, staffing, etc. cannot be undertaken till the plan is ready.

(10) Promotes innovative ideas : Planning is the basic function. The process of decision-making involves promotion of innovative ideas after critical
thinking. It is the most challenging activity for the management as it guides all future activities and actions of an organisation. In the end, these innovative plans result in attainment of the organisation goals.

Question 2.
What is Organising? Explain the importance of organising.
Answer:
[A] Meaning: Organising is the process of putting together various activities, resource and people into a system so that people work together for achieving planned objectives. Organising means arranging everything in an orderly manner. It means making arrangements like money, machinery, materials, man-power and other physical resources to achieve the predefined goals. The synchronization and combination of workforce, physical, financial and information resources in the process of organising.

[B] Importance : The importance of organising is explained as follows:
(1) Facilitates administration as well as operation : Organising is the process of identifying, grouping and assigning the activities of administration and proceeding according to its operational activity. Due to proper grouping of the task and employees, there is a reduction in duplication of work results in effective delegation.

(6) Helps for effective administration : A sound organising structure facilitates in defining the right job to the right individual. Similarly, the functions, duties and role of each and every employee are well defined in the organising function. This facilitates effective administration and ultimately leads to efficient administration.

(7) Helpful for growth and diversification : Smooth and efficient functioning, clearly defined authority and responsibilities and smooth co-ordination leads to the growth of the organisation. Use of appropriate techniques of control brings efficiency and reduces wastages which ultimately leads to higher profitability of the organisation. All this is possible when the structure of the organisation is well defined.

(8) Creates sense of security: Organising function defines and clarifies the jobs, functions and roles, powers and authority assigned to every manager and employee. Clarity in job profile eliminates confusion and gives responsibility. It helps a lot in getting mental satisfaction and develops sense of security.

(9) Scope for innovation : The manager can use his talent, knowledge and experience to take decisions on various matters and problems. For instance, decision to adopt new technique of production in the organisation. Thus, his talent flourishes by adopting new changes in the methods of work.

(10) Optimum utilisation of resources : Organising function lays down the best possible uses of resources for a specific job. Thus, it is possible to use the available resources to their optimum level and thereby avoid wastage as well as their excessive use.

Question 3.
What do you mean by Staffing? Describe the importance of staffing.
Answer:
[A] Meaning : Right person at right job with right pay is the basic principle of staffing, Staffing is the process involved in attracting, identifying, assessing, recruiting, placing, evaluating and directing employees. It is recruitment, selection, development, training and compensation of employees. It is very challenging for the organisation to focus on best utilisation of workforce by using their talents and skills, retaining them and arranging training and t development programme.

[B] Importance : The importance of staffing is given as follows:
(1) Effective management function : Staffing is considered an effective managerial function as it deals with human resource. Employees appointed in the organisation through staffing function perform various activities in different areas of the organisation such as production, marketing, finance, etc.

(7) Long term effect : Sub-functions of staffing, namely, proper selection, training, development, motivation, etc. help to achieve long-term benefits such as increase in productivity and efficiency, loyalty of customers and employees, etc.

(8) Essential contribution : The selection of employees should be based on the ability of the prospective candidates to meet the future challenges. Selection is based on the ability of the prospective employee so that organisation can meet the future challenges wisely. Therefore, in staff selection, the selectors should take into account the contribution of the employees in their future roles.

(9) Provides job satisfaction : A good staffing policy creates job satisfaction in the minds of the employees. For instance, proper placement of the individuals according to their knowledge, experience and aptitude, timely promotions, training etc. give job satisfaction. Fair remuneration and job security are the factors which are important in providing job satisfaction.

(10) Maintains harmony: Proper staffing policy helps to develop good labour relations. The performances of employees are regularly appraised and promotions are made on merits. Due to this, employees develop positive attitude towards the management which, in turn, helps to bring about peace and harmony in the organisation.

Question 4.
Give the meaning of Directing and explain the importance of directing.
Answer:
[A] Meaning : Directing is the process of instructing, guiding, inspiring, motivating and supervising the employees to achieve pre-determined organisational goals. It is a continuous function started at top level and flows through the lower level of an organisation. It is continued through out the tenure of an organisation. A few philosophers called it as ‘Life spark of an Enterprise. Director shows the correct path as well as guides the employees in solving the problems.

[B] Importance : The importance of Directing is as follows:
(1) Initiates action : Direction initiates action. It activates employees to put in their best efforts, to achieve the goals. Without effective direction, other managerial functions like planning, organising, staffing, co-ordinating and controlling become ineffective. Managers have to stimulate action by issuing instructions like what to do, how to do, etc. to the subordinates and by supervising them from time to time.

(6) Efficient utilisation of resources : Constant instructions can be given to the subordinates to make the maximum use of the available resources and to make every possible effort to minimize the wastages of resources. Thus, effective direction helps in optimum use of available resources such as men, materials, money and methods which helps to reduce cost and increase profit.

(7) Creates team spirit : The supervisors through proper direction can guide, lead and motivate their subordinates to co-ordinate the activities. Thus, team spirit is created which helps the employees to perform their activities more efficiently and on time. This results in faster achievement of organisational goals.

(9) Increases efficiency level : Effective direction and guidance results in better performance of the employees. It also enables the managers and other superiors to guide the subordinates as the leader while performing their jobs.

(8) Exploring capabilities of individuals: Every employee in the organisation has certain capabilities and potential. Through proper direction, motivation and encouragement manager can utilise them to their optimum level to achieve organisational goals and increases efficiency of organisation.

(10) Co-operation : Co-operation between different departments from top level to the bottom level and among the people within the department is must. Co-operation is essential for the success and achievement of organisational goals and for smooth flow of all organisational activities.

Question 5.
What is Coordinating? Describe the importance of coordinating.
Answer:
[A] Meaning : Co-ordination as a function of management refers to the task of developing harmony between various sections of departments and between various departments of the organisation. Thus, co-ordination is a hidden force which binds all other functions of the management integrating the group activities to accomplish the organisational goal efficiency. As the work of each one is linked in an organisation is necessary in co-ordination.

[B] Importance : The importance of Co-ordinating is explained as follows:
(1) Encourages Team Spirit : Co-ordination is concerned with integrated group efforts. Team work under the direction of the manager encourages the subordinates to work sincerely and give better performance to achieve organisational goals. Co-ordination helps to reduce the conflicts between the employees and departments regarding policies, roles, etc. and increase their team spirit.

(6) Improve relations : Co-ordination brings develops good relations among the employees working at different levels of management. For instance, marketing department depends upon production department, production department : depends upon purchase department and so on. Proper co-ordination always helps employees to improve and build strong relations among the employees working in different departments.

(7) Leads to Higher Efficiency : Co-ordination facilitates the optimum use of physical and human resources. This leads to higher returns at lesser cost, thereby higher efficiency. Co-ordination ultimately leads to the optimum use of the resources, higher efficiency reduction in cost and reduction in wastages.

(8) Improves goodwill : Higher sales and higher profitability can be achieved due to synchronized efforts. It earns a name and goodwill in the corporate world. This leads to better value of shares in the stock exchange (market).

(9) Unity of direction : Co-ordinating function helps to bring together activities of different departments to achieve common goals and objectives of the organisation. Therefore, co¬ordination is needed to give proper direction to all the departments of the organisation.

(10) Specialisation : In every business organisation all departments are headed by qualified and specialised professionals in their respective field. The specialised knowledge of these departmental heads helps in various managerial decisions. Proper and efficient co-ordination among these professionals helps to achieve organisational goals (targets) as planned by the top management.

Question 6.
Define the term Controlling and explain the importance of controlling.
Answer:
[A] Meaning : Controlling is a function of comparing the actual performance with the predetermined standard performance. It measures deviation, if any, identifies the causes and suggest the corrective measures. It is performed by all levels of management. Controlling is an indispensable function at all levels of management.

[B] Importance : The importance of controlling function is explained as follows:
(1) Fulfilling goals of organisation : Controlling helps to fulfil and achieve organisational goals. The controlling function ensures that the activities take place according to the plans and if there is any deviation, timely action is taken. When all the activities are conducted successfully, according to plan the organisational goals can be achieved as desired.

(6) Facilitates co-ordination : Every manager or superior co-ordinates the activities of subordinates towards the process of controlling. Controlling reveals the weak points where co¬ordination falls short, so that the management can take timely action.

(7) Psychological pressure : Efficient control system puts psychological pressure on the employees to perform better. Their performance is measured and compared with standards set from time to time. All the employees know that their performance will be evaluated and hence they put on their best to perform well.

(8) Ensures Organisational Efficiency and Effectiveness : Efficient and proper control system ensures organisational efficiency and ; effectiveness. The factors of controlling such as motivation for better performance, achievement of co-ordination in the performance and managers’ responsibility ensure that the organisation works i more efficiently.

(9) Build good Corporate image : An efficient controlling system helps to improve overall efficiency and quality of work. As a result organisation achieves its goals according set standards. This in turn helps to build a good corporate image and develops reputation of the business.

(10) Acts as a Guide : Controlling function provides set of standard performance. All levels of managers and employees work according to it. They follow these standards to achieve desired results. The steps taken for controlling an activity guide the management while planning any future activity.

Maharashtra Board OCM 12th Commerce Solutions Chapter 1 Principles of Management

September 10, 2024

Balbharti Maharashtra State Board Organisation of Commerce and Management 12th Textbook Solutions Chapter 1 Principles of Management Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers.

Maharashtra State Board 12th Organisation of Commerce and Management Solutions Chapter 1 Principles of Management

1. (A) Select the correct option and rewrite the sentence

Question 1.
………………… was regarded as Father of Scientific Management.
(a) Henry Fayol
(b) F. W. Taylor
(c) Philip Kotler
Answer:
(b) F. W. Taylor

Question 2.
Principle of ……………… is based on ‘A place for everything and everything in its place’.
(a) Discipline
(b) Order
(c) Equity
Answer:
(b) Order

Question 3.
Member of organization should receive orders from ………………..
(a) many superior
(b) one superior
(c) all superiors
Answer:
(b) one superior

Question 4.
Scalar chain means the hierarchy of …………….. from the top level to the lower level for the purpose of communication.
(a) discipline
(b) unity
(c) authority
Answer:
(c) authority

Question 5.
Taylor recommended total ……………….. foremen to control the various aspects of production.
(a) eight
(b) three
(c) two
Answer:
(a) eight

1. (B) Match the pairs

Group A	Group B
A) Henry Fayol	1) Eight Foremen
B) Principle of Unity of Direction	2) F.W. Taylor
C) Principles of Management	3) Proper division of all activities
D) Scientific Management Theory	4) general guidelines
E) Functional Organization	5) A place for everything and everything in its place
	6) One head-one plan
	7) Low wage rate
	8) Harmony between the employees and management
	9) German engineer
	10) Modern Management

Answer:

Group A	Group B
A) Henry Fayol	1) Modern Management
B) Principle of Unity of Direction	2) One head-one plan
C) Principles of Management	3) general guidelines
D) Scientific Management Theory	4) F.W. Taylor
E) Functional Organization	5) Eight Foremen

1. (C) Give one word/phrase/term for the following statements:

Question 1.
The study of movement of an employee as well as machine while completing particular task.
Answer:
Motion Study

Question 2.
The technique of observing and recording the time required by an employee to complete a given task.
Answer:
Time Study

Question 3.
Study consists of an organised, systematic and critical assessment of various activities.
Answer:
Work Study

Question 4.
The principle which deals with ‘to do work with innovative way’.
Answer:
Principle of Initiative

Question 5.
The principle which is based on ‘a place for everything and everything in its place’.
Answer:
Principle of Order.

1. (D) State whether the following statements are True or False

Question 1.
The principles of management are universal in nature.
Answer:
True

Question 2.
Management principles are applied differently under different situations.
Answer:
True

Question 3.
Only some principles of management are important.
Answer:
False

Question 4.
Henry Fayol has given different techniques of management.
Answer:
False

Question 5.
F. W. Taylor has proposed 14 principles of management.
Answer:
False

Question 6.
Each member of organisation should receive orders only from one superior.
Answer:
True

1. (E) Find the odd one.

Question 1.
Principle of Authority and Responsibility, Motion Study, Principle of Division of Work, Principle of Discipline.
Answer:
Motion Study

Question 2.
Fatigue Study, Principle of Unity of Command, Work Study, Motion Study.
Answer:
Principle of unity of Command

1. (F) Answer in one sentence

Question 1.
What is principle of unity of command?
Answer:
Principal of unity of command implies that every employee should receive orders and instructions from one boss only and he should be responsible and accountable to him only.

Question 2.
What is standardization of tools and equipment?
Answer:
Standardisation of tools and equipment refers to providing the standard tools and equipment for production and maintaining standard working conditions and environment at the place of work.

Question 3.
What is differential wage rate?
Answer:
Differential wage rate means offering higher rate of wages to those employees who complete the work more than the standard quantity and lower rate of wages to those employees who perform below the standard fixed.

Question 4.
What is Subordination of Individual Interest into Organisational Interest?
Answer:
Subordination of individual interest into organisational interest means the interest of an individual must be given less importance than the interest of the organisation.

Question 5.
What is the meaning of principle?
Answer:
Principle means a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behaviour or for a chain of reasoning.

1. (G) Correct the underlined word and rewrite the following sentences.

Question 1.
Security in job always affects adversely on the efficiency of employees.
Answer:
Insecurity in job always affects adversely on the efficiency of employees.

Question 2.
Esprit de corps means ‘division is strength’.
Answer:
Esprit de corps means ‘unity is strength’.

Question 3.
Each member of organisation should receive orders from only one subordinate.
Answer:
Each member of organisation should receive orders from only one superior.

Question 4.
Decentralisation means concentration of powers and authorities at a specific position.
Answer:
Centralisation means concentration of powers and authorities at a specific position.

Question 5.
Management techniques are applied differently under different conditions.
Answer:
Management principles are applied differently under different conditions.

2. Explain the following terms/concepts

Question 1.
Motion Study
Answer:
(1) This is one of the important techniques f of scientific management developed by E W. Taylor. Motion study refers to the movements of employees, as well as movement of machine while completing . a particular task. The motion study helps the manager to know the movements required for a person to do a particular job.

(2) This study is useful to manager to eliminate the unnecessary movements or their sequence for doing the job. It also helps the manager to combine some actions or movements in the process. It increases efficiency and productivity of the employees and helps in reducing the wastage of time, raw material and improving the usefulness of resources.

Question 2.
Differential Piece Rate System.
Answer:
(1) According to F. W. Taylor, the differential piece wage rate plan is necessary to motivate the employees to attain higher standard performance and to earn remuneration at a higher rate. Differential piece wage rate plan suggests that remuneration should be fixed and paid in such a way that average worker is motivated to attain standard output.

(2) In differential piece wage rate plan, the. standard is determined for production by the management. The workers who produce more them the standard are to be paid more in the form of incentives and those who produce less than the standard are to be paid less by way of penalty. This technique encourages those who perform well and motivates those who have performed less than the standard required to improve their performance.

(3) Taylor suggested the differential piece wage system and further stated that the discrimination should be made between the efficient and inefficient workers. This technique explains that, efficient workers should be paid more remuneration in comparison to inefficient workers.

(4) Thus, the differential piece-rate wage plan technique motivates the able employees to attain higher performance and earn wages at higher rate.

Question 3.
Fatigue Study
Answer:
The term ‘fatigue’ implies physical or mental exhaustion. Long working hours with insufficient breaks, heavy working tools, target pressure and poor working conditions lead to fatigue. It reduces efficiency of the employees and creates adverse effect on their health. To reduce fatigue it is very important to keep and maintain the operational efficiency of the workers.

Question 4.
Time Study.
Answer:
(1) Time study is one of the important techniques of scientific management developed by E W. Taylor. Time study is useful to the manager to determine and record the time needed to complete a particular job or task. It is based on the speed of average worker.

(2) Under this technique of scientific management, every part of the entire work is considered in detail and the time required to complete each element of job or task is ascertained. On the basis of the time study, the manager determines the standard time required to complete a particular job. This also facilitates the manager to decide the remuneration to be paid and efficiency of the worker and to control the cost of work.

3. Study the following case/situation and express your opinion.

Question 1.
Mr. Harshad is an entrepreneur and engaged in production of eco-friendly utensils. Both male and female workers are working in his factory. All male employees are directly working on machines whereas female employees are working in Packaging Department. Mr. Sharath is working as Finance Manager while Mrs. Naina is working as HR Manager who is responsible for recruiting employees in the factory. On this basis:
(i) Identify any one principle of management in above case.
(ii) What is the designation of Mrs. Naina in this organisations?
(iii) Who is responsible for overall planning of the organisation?
Answer:
(i) In the above case, principle of Division of work is identified.
(ii) The designation of Mrs. Naina is Human Resource Manager.
(iii) Mr. Harshad, an entrepreneur of eco-friendly utensils, is responsible for overall planning ; of the organisation.

Question 2.
In ‘Fine Diamonds Ltd.’ 200 employees are working in three shifts. In first shift 60 employees, in second shift 60 employees and in third shift 80 employees are working without sufficient breaks except lunch break and shift change break. No employee is able to complete the work in designated time due to inappropriate time management which results into delay for next shift employees.
(i) Identify which scientific principle needs to be followed by the company.
(ii) Suggest two scientific techniques which can be used for smooth flow of work in ‘Fine Diamonds Ltd.
(iii) Why the work is not being completed in time?
Answer:
(i) In the above case, Principle of scientific management called Science, Not Rule of Thumb needs to be followed.
(ii) Work study based on the technique of fatigue study and Scientific task setting can be used for smooth flow of work in ‘Fine Diamonds Ltd.’
(iii) Reasons for non-completion of work in time are:

Long working hours without sufficient breaks reduces the efficiency of labour.
Inappropriate time management (planning) done by the departmental head (Functional Manager) result into delay for next shift employees.
Standard required time and standard output are not defined by the manager or management of “Fine Diamonds Ltd.”

4. Answer in brief

Question 1.
Explain any five principles of management of Henry Fayol.
Answer:
(1) Principle of Division of Work : According to this principle, the entire work such as technical, financial, commercial, accounting, management and security operations should be assigned to different employees as per their qualification, qualities, capabilities and experience. It gives benefits of specialisation and improves efficiency and expertise of employees. This in turn helps to attain expected productivity level.

(2) Principle of Authority and Responsibility:
Authority implies right or freedom to take decisions. The manager should be given authority to get the work done systematically from the subordinates. Authority should always go with corresponding responsibility, e.g. if manager is given authority to complete a specific task within a given time, he would be held responsible for the same. Manager should have adequate authority to take managerial decisions on his own to achieve the goal.

(3) Principle of Discipline: Fayol insists that discipline is essential for smooth working of an organisation. It helps to achieve the goals set in the organisation. In relation to organisation, discipline means strictly obeying instructions of the superiors. There should be clear and utmost understanding between management and employees in respect to organisation’s rules. It is necessary to observe basic discipline at all levels of management.

(4) Principle of Unity of Command: According to this principle, every employee should receive orders and instructions from one boss only and he should be accountable to him only. If he receives orders from more them one boss at a time, he will not understand whose orders should be executed first. To avoid this, organisational hierarchy should be well defined and each employee in the organisation should know his immediate boss. He should receive orders and instructions from him only and should report to him only.
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(5) Principle of Unity of Direction: Fayol advocates “One head for One plan”. It means that a group of employees working on similar activities should have common objectives and must work under one head (senior). All the objectives of the different groups should be in line with the objectives of the organisation. If this principle is followed there will be an effective co-ordination of the individual efforts and energies.

(6) Principle of Subordination of Individual Interest to Organisational Interest: According to this principle, the interest of the organisation must always be given greater importance than the interest of an employee or a group of employees. While taking decision, the manager should always consider the interest of whole group rather than the interest of an individual employee. Similarly, employees should surrender their personal goals or interests before that of an organisation e.g. while playing a game a team players should always play to win the game and not for his individual records.

Question 2.
Describe any four techniques of scientific management.
Answer:
(1) Work Study : Before allocating the work among the workers, systematic work study should be done by the management. Work study includes Em organised systematic and critical assessment of different activities or functions. It is based on the different techniques like time study, method study, motion study and fatigue study.
(i) Time Study : Under this method, the manager observes and record the time an employee takes to complete a particular job or task. This technique is useful to fix standard time needed to complete a specific task under given conditions. It measures the efficiency of an employee and helps to control the cost of work.

(ii) Method Study : In order to get best quality with cost effectiveness, it is important and challenging for a manager to identify the best method from various available methods to complete the specific job. This method is useful to reduce the wastage of time, raw material and to improve usefulness of the resources to achieve defined objectives. It is also useful to determine the methods to handle the raw materials, storage, inspection and transportation.

(iii) Motion Study : Motion study refers to the close study of the movements of employees as well as machines in completing a particular task. This technique is useful to manager to eliminate the unnecessary movements and to find out the best method of completing a specific task. It improves efficiency and productivity of the employees. This method is also useful to understand and decide about the elimination of some elements of a job or changing their sequence for smooth flow of work.

(iv) Fatigue Study : The term ‘fatigue’ implies physical or mental exhaustion. Long working hours with insufficient breaks, heavy working tools, target pressure and poor working conditions lead to fatigue. It reduces efficiency of the employees and creates adverse effect on their health. To reduce fatigue it is very important to keep and maintain the operational efficiency of the workers.

(2) Standardisation of Tools and Equipment:
On the basis of experiments conducted at work place, Taylor insisted to provide standard tools and equipment, standard working environment and standard methods of production. It helps to reduce spoilage and wastage of materials, cost of production, fatigue among the employees on the one hand and improves quality of work on the other hand.

(3) Scientific Task Setting : Taylor laid stress on the need for fixing a fair day’s work. The technique of scientific task setting is useful to restrain the employees from performing the task much below their capacity. As a result, they will complete their task according to the standards given and management will be able to keep proper control on the optimum use of available workforce.

(4) Scientific Selection and Training: By using scientific selection procedures, management easily select right persons for the right jobs. According to this technique, job specifications required to be fixed and employees are selected as per predetermined standards in an impartial way. After their selection, the management should arrange proper training programmes to increase efficiency.

(5) Functional Organisation : Taylor suggested that planning of the work is to be done by different people and actual work is to be supervised by different set of people. Every worker in the factory is to be supervised by two different sets of supervisors. He further suggested total eight foremen to control the various parts of the production. They are categorised as follows:
(A) At planning level:

Route clerk : Explains the movement of work from one machine to other.
Instruction clerk : Gives and records instructions to complete the work.
Time and cost clerk : Decides the time to complete the work and work out the cost.
Discipline : To see to it that workers work as per factory rules.

(B) At implementation level:

Gang Boss : Gets the actual work done from employees.
Speed Boss : Takes care that work is done in specified time.
Repair Boss : Manages security and maintenance of mechanism.
Inspector : Makes sure that work is completed as per specified standards.

5. Justify the following statements

Question 1.
Principles of management are flexible in nature.
Answer:
(1) Principles of management are the statements of fundamental truth which act as guidelines for managerial decision-making and action. They establish cause and effect relationship. They are evolved through observation, analysis and experiments.

(2) Principles of management although fundamental, are not rigid. They are flexible in nature in the sense they can be changed or modified according to the situation and requirements of the organisation. Managers can change these principles to suit the requirements of the organisation.

(3) Principles of management are flexible guidelines providing ample scope for making changes according to the nature of enterprise, its size, competitive situation, etc. For instance, in the context of present business scenario, at many places the ‘family management has been substituted by professional management’.

(4) Modern business world is dynamic. The situations in a business enterprise keep on changing continuously. No two circumstances are identical. Principles of management can be changed, adjusted or modified and used in the enterprise as per its changing needs and requirements. By identifying problems of business changes will be accepted.

Question 2.
Management principles are helpful in optimum utilization of resources.
Answer:
(1) Materials or abstract qualities that a person or organisation uses to perform the work is called resources, e.g. tools, stocks, time, employees, etc. In every organisation, two types of resources are used and they are: (i) Physical resources such as materials, machines, money, etc. and (ii) Human resources i.e. manpower.

(2) The different types of resources are used in the organisation to manufacture or produce different types of goods and services. The resources are scarce in relation to their demand and therefore resources should not be wasted and misused. They should be used carefully and up to their optimum capacity.

(3) The basic aim and function of management are to make and maintain proper balance and allocate these resources by putting them to maximum possible use and control on wastage of resources. Through the use of different techniques and management principles, management maintains discipline and healthy working environment to establish cordial relationship with the employees.

(4) It helps to increase the efficiency level of employees and to manage the administration effectively, e.g. use of modern and standard tools and machineries. It also helps to increase quality, productivity and level of efficiency of human resources.

Question 3.
Principle of equity is important.
Answer:
(1) The principle of equity suggests that employer should give kind, fair, just and equal treatment to the employees. Managers should be kind, impartial and fair to their subordinates.

(2) The principle of equity further states that there should not be any discrimination between the employees while making the payment of wages. The employees working on the same level but in different departments should be paid same wages.

(3) The wages payable to employees should not depend on the departments but the level at which they are working, e.g. Foremen should be paid higher wages than that is paid to employees working under them.

(4) The principle of equity also states that there should not be any discrimination between the employees while distributing work between them. As far as possible, there should be equal distribution of work. Thus, equality in treatment of employees boosts the morale and develops a sense of belongingness among the employees. It helps to develop loyalty of employees towards organisation and avoid conflicts.

Question 4.
Taylor emphasized on standardization of tools and equipment.
Answer:
(1) Fredrick Winslow Taylor published Principles of Scientific Management. His primary objective was to increase efficiency of employees by scientifically designing jobs. According to his views, management problems should be solved through experiments and use of scientific techniques rather than rules of thumb and triad and error approach.

(2) Taylor had conducted many experiments at workplace and as a result of those experiments, he advocated standardisation of tools and equipment. Standard here, means a level of quality or achievement, especially a level that is acceptable.

(3) According to him, standardised working environment and standardised methods of production tools and equipment help to reduce spoilage and wastage of materials. This in turn reduces the overall cost of production.

(4) Similarly use of standardised tools and equipment increases efficiency of employees and also helps to reduce fatigue among the workers. This improves the quality of work.

Question 5.
Differential piece wage rate plan is necessary.
Answer:
(1) According to F. W. Taylor, the differential piece wage rate plan is necessary to motivate the employees to attain higher standard performance and to earn remuneration at a higher rate. Differential piece wage rate plan suggests that remuneration should be fixed and paid in such a way that average worker is motivated to attain standard output.

(4) Thus, the differential piece-rate wage plan technique motivates the able employees to attain higher performance and earn wages at higher rate.

6. Attempt the Following

Question 1.
Explain in detail any five Principles of Management given by Henry Fayol’s?
Answer:
(1) Principle of Division of Work : According to this principle, the entire work such as technical, financial, commercial, accounting, management and security operations should be assigned to different employees as per their qualification, qualities, capabilities and experience. It gives benefits of specialisation and improves efficiency and expertise of employees. This in turn helps to attain expected productivity level.

Question 2.
Describe different techniques of scientific management.
Answer:
(1) Work Study : Before allocating the work among the workers, systematic work study should be done by the management. Work study includes Em organised systematic and critical assessment of different activities or functions. It is based on the different techniques like time study, method study, motion study and fatigue study.
(i) Time Study : Under this method, the manager observes and record the time an employee takes to complete a particular job or task. This technique is useful to fix standard time needed to complete a specific task under given conditions. It measures the efficiency of an employee and helps to control the cost of work.

Route clerk : Explains the movement of work from one machine to other.
Instruction clerk : Gives and records instructions to complete the work.
Time and cost clerk : Decides the time to complete the work and work out the cost.
Discipline : To see to it that workers work as per factory rules.

(B) At implementation level:

Gang Boss : Gets the actual work done from employees.
Speed Boss : Takes care that work is done in specified time.
Repair Boss : Manages security and maintenance of mechanism.
Inspector : Makes sure that work is completed as per specified standards.

Question 3.
Elaborate Principles of Scientific Management.
Answer:
The principles of scientific management are as follows:

Science, Not Rule of Thumb
Harmony, Not Discord
Mental Revolution
Co-operation, Not Individualism
Division of Responsibility
Development of employer and employees for greater efficiency and maximum prosperity

1. Science, Not Rule of Thumb : Rule of thumb method is based on personal judgements of the manager which should be substituted with the methods developed through scientific analysis of work. Taylor emphasised more on the use of scientific method for every small job. This principle related with selecting the best way of doing a work after scientific analysis. Under this method, standard required time and standard output are defined by the manager. This method is useful to save time and human energy, to get expected standard output and to increase organisational efficiency.

2. Harmony, Not Discord : This principle states that, in every organisation these should be proper co-ordination and harmonious relations between the management and employees. This will help in minimising conflicts between them and in achieving the goals of the organisation. The perfect understanding between employees and management is also helpful in creating healthy work environment. Organisation should also think about the maximum prosperity of the employees.

3. Mental Revolution : The concept of ‘mental revolution’ was introduced by Taylor. This principle highlights on the complete change in the attitude of the management and employees toward each other. Both should recognise their equal importance in the organisation. They should co-operate with each other to achieve goals or objectives of the organisation. This in turn will increase productivity and profits.

4. Co-operation, Not Individualism : This principle states that there should be mutual co-operation between employees and management. Co-operation, trust, team spirit, etc. are important to avoid internal competition and to create healthy working environment. Management should always appreciate and consider the suggestions given by the employees in decision-making process. The management should treat the employees as an integral part of the organisation in all respects. Employees should also resist themselves from going on strikes and making unacceptable or unnecessary demands from the management. Thus, they should see each other as two pillars of the organisation.

5. Division of Responsibility : This principle states that while dividing the work there should be’ corresponding division of responsibility between the managers and employees. Major planning should be done by the top and middle level management and employees should concentrate on its execution. The reporting of the jobs should be done by the subordinates as per the instructions given by their superiors. For the best performances, the management should always help, encourage and guide the employees.

6. Development of employer and employees for greater efficiency and maximum prosperity : Profitability and best performance of any organisation mostly depend on the skills, intelligence and capabilities of its employees. Arranging and providing training and development programmes for the employees at regular interval or whenever required are absolutely important. It helps to increase profitability of the organisation. Proper opportunity should be given to each ; employee to attain his highest efficiency and ; maximum prosperity.

Question 4.
Explain nature (characteristics) of principles of management.
Answer:
The nature (characteristics) of principles of management is (are) explained as follows:
(1) Universal application : Management principles are universal in nature. They are applicable to all types of organisations irrespective of the type, size or nature, e.g. government, college, hospital, bank. etc. Their application may have to be modified, but they are suitable for all kinds of organisations, whether in private sector or public sector. Similarly, principles of management are applicable to all levels of management. For instance, the principle of division of labour is applicable to all types of organisations.

(2) General guidelines : Management principles give general guidelines to tackle the organisational situations wisely and to solve the problems systematically. They are not rigid. Application of management principles depend upon the situation, size and nature of organisation, e.g., when we say according to principle of remuneration, the employees must be paid fair remuneration. The term ‘fair’ may vary as per nature, size and financial ability of the organisation.

(3) Principles are formed by practice and experiments : The management principles are developed gradually with thorough research work, experiments and systematic observations. The results of such observations and experiments are developed after their practice in different organisations.

(4) Flexibility : Management principles, although fundamental are not rigid statements. They have to be applied differently under various conditions. It is possible to make suitable changes in their application according to the requirement of the organisation. Thus, Management principles are flexible guidelines providing ample scope for making changes according to the nature of enterprise, its size, competitive situation, etc.

(5) Behavioural in nature : Management is a teamwork or a group activity. Management principles aim at influencing individual efforts and directing them to achieve various objectives of the organisation. They are directed towards regulating human behaviour so that people give their best to the organisation. Thus, principles of management are designed to influence human behaviour.

(6) Cause and effect relationship : Management principles indicate cause and effect relationship. Each principle has a definite effect on the efficiency or working of management. For example, payment of good remuneration and incentives increases output. Similarly, effective advertisement given by the organisation increases the sale of a product.

(7) All principles are of equal importance : All the principles of management have equal importance and they also carry equal weightage with reference to their applicability in the organisation. For example, it cannot be said that the principle of division of labour is more important than the principle of unity of command or vice versa. Management principles are not static in nature. They are not absolute like principles of pure sciences like Chemistry, Mathematics, etc. They are the principles of social science. They are to be modified and applied according to the size and nature of the organisation, keeping in mind the requirements.

7. Answer the following questions

Question 1.
What are the techniques of scientific management? Explain in detail.
Answer:
The techniques of scientific management given by F. W. Taylor are explained as follows:
(1) Work Study : Before allocating the work among the workers, systematic work study should be done by the management. Work study includes Em organised systematic and critical assessment of different activities or functions. It is based on the different techniques like time study, method study, motion study and fatigue study.

(i) Time Study : Under this method, the manager observes and record the time an employee takes to complete a particular job or task. This technique is useful to fix standard time needed to complete a specific task under given conditions. It measures the efficiency of an employee and helps to control the cost of work.

Route clerk : Explains the movement of work from one machine to other.
Instruction clerk : Gives and records instructions to complete the work.
Time and cost clerk : Decides the time to complete the work and work out the cost.
Discipline : To see to it that workers work as per factory rules.

(B) At implementation level:

Gang Boss : Gets the actual work done from employees.
Speed Boss : Takes care that work is done in specified time.
Repair Boss : Manages security and maintenance of mechanism.
Inspector : Makes sure that work is completed as per specified standards.

(6) Differential Piece – Rate Wage Plan : Taylor suggested that discrimination should be made between efficient and less efficient workers. In this technique, the standard is determined (fixed) for production. The workers who produce more than the standard output are to be paid remuneration at higher rates and those who produce less them the standard quantity are to be paid at lower rate of wages. This technique encourages the employees to attain higher standard performance to earn higher wages.

Question 2.
Explain 14 principles of Henry Fayol in detail.
Answer:
Henry Fayol, the Father of Modern Management developed the following 14 principles:
principles of management:

Principle of Division of Work
Principle of Authority and Responsibility
Principle of Discipline
Principle of Unity of Command
Principle of Unity of Direction
Principle of Subordination of Individual Interest to Organisational Interest
Principle of Centralisation
Principle of Remuneration
Principle of Scalar Chain
Principle of Order
Principle of Equity
Principle of Stability of Tenure
Principle of Initiative
Principle of Esprit de corpse (Team Work)

1. Principle of Division of Work: According to this principle, the entire work such as technical, financial, commercial, accounting, management and security operations should be assigned to different employees as per their qualification, qualities, capabilities and experience. It gives benefits of specialisation and improves efficiency and expertise of employees. This in turn helps to attain expected productivity level.

2. Principle of Authority and Responsibility: Authority implies right or freedom to take decisions. The manager should be given authority to get the work done systematically from the subordinates. Authority should always go with corresponding responsibility, e.g. if manager is given authority to complete a specific task w12. Principle of Stability of Tenure:ithin a given time, he would be held responsible for the same. Manager should have adequate authority to take managerial decisions on his own to achieve the goal.

3. Principle of Discipline: Fayol insists that discipline is essential for smooth working of an organisation. It helps to achieve the goals set in the organisation. In relation to organisation, discipline means strictly obeying instructions of the superiors. There should be clear and utmost understanding between management and employees in respect to organisation’s rules. It is necessary to observe basic discipline at all levels of management.

4. Principle of Unity of Command: According to this principle, every employee should receive orders and instructions from one boss only and he should be accountable to him only. If he receives orders from more them one boss at a time, he will not understand whose orders should be executed first. To avoid this, organisational hierarchy should be well defined and each employee in the organisation should know his immediate boss. He should receive orders and instructions from him only and should report to him only.
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5. Principle of Unity of Direction: Fayol advocates “One head for One plan”. It means that a group of employees working on similar activities should have common objectives and must work under one head (senior). All the objectives of the different groups should be in line with the objectives of the organisation. If this principle is followed there will be an effective co-ordination of the individual efforts and energies.

6. Principle of Subordination of Individual Interest to Organisational Interest: According to this principle, the interest of the organisation must always be given greater importance than the interest of an employee or a group of employees. While taking decision, the manager should always consider the interest of whole group rather than the interest of an individual employee. Similarly, employees should surrender their personal goals or interests before that of an organisation e.g. while playing a game a team players should always play to win the game and not for his individual records.

7. Principle of Centralisation: Centralisation means concentration of authority or power in a few hands at the top level. As number of employees is less in a smaller organisation there is centralisation of authority. Decentralisation means even distribution of authority or power at every level of management. As number of employees and levels of management are more in a larger organisation, there must be decentralisation of some authorities for its smooth functioning. According to Fayol, there must be a proper balance between centralisation and decentralisation, depending upon the nature and size of an organisation.

8. Principle of Remuneration: According to this principle, the employees must be paid fair and appropriate remuneration to keep them satisfied financially and to retain them within the organisation for longer period of time. While fixing remuneration various factors such as the skill, knowledge, expertise, tenure, cost of living, market trend, profitability of organisation, etc. should be considered. It boosts the morale of employees and increases efficiency and productivity.

9. Principle of Scalar Chain: According to Fayol, in the organisation decisions, orders, instructions, messages, etc. must be passed through a chain, i.e. from the general manager to the respective functional manager, then to the supervisor, then to the foreman and then ultimately, to the workers. Similarly, suggestions, information, grievances, etc., must flow from the worker in the upward direction. This is called Scalar Chain. Sometimes, following a scalar chain becomes a lengthy process. In such cases, ‘Gang Plank’ is followed which permits speedy and direct communication between the employees working at the same level of authority. However, for this, permission of the proper authority is necessary.

10. Principle of Order: The principle of order is based on ‘a place for everything and everything in its place’. According to this principle, in every organisation there should be proper, systematic and orderly arrangement of men and materials. There should be a fixed place to keep every material and thing used in the organisation and a fixed place or a seat for every employee. The purpose of this principle is to reduce wastage of time and energy. This principle emphasises more I on the proper and optimum utilisation of physical and human resources.

11. Principle of Equity: This principle states that the management should be fair as well as friendly to the subordinate staff. There should be no discrimination of employees in regard to division of work, delegation of the authorities, deciding the monetary terms, etc. This principle also states that the remuneration should depend not on the department but at the level at which employees are working, It means the employees working on the same level but in separate departments must be paid equal wages. It will also help in avoiding conflicts in an organisation.

12. Principle of Stability of Tenure: According to this principle, at the time of recruitment of employees, the management should assure them about the stability of tenure (i.e. job security). This creates a sense of belonging among the employees. Job security increases efficiency of the employees and minimises employees turnover ratio.

13. Principle of Initiative: Initiative means to do the work in an innovative way in his or her personal capacity. According to this principle, managers should give freedom, opportunity or encourage the subordinates to take initiative while working on given job. Their suggestions and ideas should be invited before framing the plan. This can work as a morale booster for the employees and leads to timely achievement of organisational goals.

14. Principle of Esprit de corpse (Team Work): ‘Esprit de corpse’ means union is strength. This principle integrates and co-ordinates the individual and group efforts. It emphasizes the spirit of teamwork. The manager as a leader should create the feeling of team spirit and understanding among the various groups. When entire group of employees works as a team, their efforts get directed towards realising the goals of the organisation.

Maharashtra Board Class 12 Secretarial Practice Solutions Chapter 5 Deposits

September 9, 2024

Balbharti Maharashtra State Board Class 12 Secretarial Practice Solutions Chapter 5 Deposits Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers.

Maharashtra State Board Class 12 Secretarial Practice Solutions Chapter 5 Deposits

1A. Select the correct answer from the options given below and rewrite the statements.

Question 1.
Deposit is a type of ____________
(a) Owned capital
(b) Short term loan
(c) Long term loan
Answer:
(b) Short term loan

Question 2.
Eligible Public Company and Government Company can collect deposits from ____________
(a) It’s employees
(b) Public
(c) RBI
Answer:
(b) Public

Question 3.
A private company can accept deposits from its Member of Directors up to not more than ____________ % of its aggregate of paid-up share capital and free reserves.
(a) 100
(b) 35
(c) 25
Answer:
(a) 100

Question 4.
A ____________ Company can accept deposits from the public not exceeding 35% of its paid-up share capital and free reserves.
(a) Government
(b) Private
(c) Eligible Public
Answer:
(a) Government

Question 5.
Deposits can be accepted for a minimum of 6 months and maximum for ____________ months.
(a) 36
(b) 3
(c) 30
Answer:
(a) 36

Question 6.
Company issues ____________ to invite its members to subscribe for its deposit scheme.
(a) Advertisement
(b) Circular
(c) Newspaper
Answer:
(b) Circular

Question 7.
The company can issue a circular or advertisement for inviting deposits after ____________ days of filing it with the Registrar of Companies.
(a) 30
(b) 21
(c) 7
Answer:
(a) 30

Question 8.
Company has to appoint ____________ to protect the interest of depositors.
(a) Debenture Trustees
(b) Deposit Trustees
(c) Credit Rating Agency
Answer:
(a) Deposit Trustees

Question 9.
Charge on assets is to be created when a company issues ____________
(a) Unsecured deposit
(b) Unsecured Debenture
(c) Secured deposit
Answer:
(c) Secured deposit

Question 10.
Deposit Receipt is issued within ____________ days of receipt of deposit.
(a) 7
(b) 30
(c) 21
Answer:
(c) 21

Question 11.
For premature repayment of deposit, company deducts ____________ % of interest.
(a) 1
(b) 18
(c) 20
Answer:
(a) 1

Question 12.
Return of deposit must be filed every year on or before ____________
(a) 30 June
(b) 31 March
(c) 30 April
Answer:
(a) 30 June

1B. Match the pairs.

Question 1.

Group ‘A’	Group ‘B’
(a) Private Company	(1) 10% of the aggregate of paid-up share capital + free reserves
(b) Deposit Trust Deed	(2) Signed at least 7 days before issuing advertisement
(c) Secured Deposit	(3) Maximum 30 months
(d) Tenure of deposit	(4) Charge on tangible assets
(e) Return of Deposit	(5) 100% aggregate of paid-up share capital + free reserves
	(6) File on or before 31 March every year
	(7) Signed 21 days after issuing advertisement
	(8) Maximum 36 months
	(9) Charge on intangible assets
	(10) File on or before 30 June every year

Answer:

Group ‘A’	Group ‘B’
(a) Private Company	(5) 100% aggregate of paid-up share capital + free reserves
(b) Deposit Trust Deed	(2) Signed at least 7 days before issuing advertisement
(c) Secured Deposit	(4) Charge on tangible assets
(d) Tenure of deposit	(8) Maximum 36 months
(e) Return of Deposit	(10) File on or before 30 June every year

1C. Write a word or a term or a phrase that can substitute each of the following statements.

Question 1.
A company that can accept deposits from its members, directors, or their relatives not exceeding 100% of the aggregate of paid-up share capital and free reserves.
Answer:
Private Company

Question 2.
The company can accept deposits from the public up to 35% of its paid-up share capital and free reserves.
Answer:
Government Company

Question 3.
Minimum tenure of a deposit.
Answer:
6 months

Question 4.
The maximum tenure of the deposit.
Answer:
36 months

Question 5.
Period within which a company has to create a charge on its tangible assets.
Answer:
30 days of Acceptance

Question 6.
Document issued by a company to invite its members to subscribe for its Deposits.
Answer:
Circular

Question 7.
Agreement between the company and Deposit Trustee.
Answer:
Deposit Trust Deed

Question 8.
The account can be used only for repaying deposits.
Answer:
Deposit Repayment Reserve Account

Question 9.
Time within which company has to issue deposit Receipt.
Answer:
21 days

Question 10.
Book which contains details of deposits accepted or renewed.
Answer:
Register of Deposits

1D. State whether the following statements are true or false.

Question 1.
Return of deposit must be filed every year on or before 31 March.
Answer:
False

Question 2.
An eligible public company can collect deposits from its members.
Answer:
True

Question 3.
A government company can collect deposits from its members.
Answer:
False

Question 4.
A private company can collect deposits from the public.
Answer:
False

Question 5.
The deposit can be accepted for a maximum of 36 months.
Answer:
True

Question 6.
An eligible public company can collect deposits from the public not exceeding 35% of its paid-up share capital and free reserves.
Answer:
False

Question 7.
For secured deposits, the company has to create a charge on its tangible assets.
Answer:
True

Question 8.
Deposit Receipt is issued within 21 days of receipt of deposits.
Answer:
True

Question 9.
Company appoints Credit Rating Agency to protect the interest of depositors.
Answer:
False

Question 10.
Deposit Trust Deed is an agreement between the company and Deposit Trustee.
Answer:
True

1E. Find the odd one.

Question 1.
Private Company, Eligible Public Company, Government Company.
Answer:
Private company

Question 2.
Deposit Trustee, Deposit Trust Deed, Special Resolution.+
Answer:
Special Resolution

Question 3.
Appointment of Deposit Trustee, Appointment of Registrar of companies, Appointment of Credit Rating Agency.
Answer:
Appointment of Registrar of companies

1F. Complete the sentences.

Question 1.
Deposit is a type of ____________ term loan.
Answer:
Short term loan

Question 2.
Eligible Public company and Government Company can accept deposits from ____________
Answer:
Public

Question 3.
To collect deposits from the public, Eligible public company must have a net worth of not less than ₹ ____________
Answer:
₹ 100 Crores

Question 4.
A Government company can accept deposits from public not exceeding ____________
Answer:
35% of the paid-up share capital and free reserves of the company

Question 5.
Deposits can be accepted or renewed for a period not less 6 months and not more than ____________
Answer:
36 months

Question 6.
Company cannot accept or renew deposits repayable on ____________
Answer:
Demand

Question 7.
Premature repayment of deposits can be done by a company but not before ____________
Answer:
3 months

Question 8.
To invite the public to subscribe for its deposits, a company issues ____________
Answer:
Advertisement

Question 9.
Agency which gives ratings of the deposits of a company is called ____________
Answer:
Credit rating agency

Question 10.
Account which is used only for repaying deposits is called ____________
Answer:
Deposit Repayment Reserve Account

1G. Select the correct option from the bracket.

Question 1.

Group ‘A’	Group B’
(a) Government Company	(1) ………………….
(b) …………………….	(2) Deposits from members
(c) 36 months	(3) …………………….
(d) …………………….	(4) Charge on tangible assets
(e) Return of deposit	(5) ……………………

(File on or before 30 June, Private Company, Secured deposits, Deposits from public, Maximum tenure of deposits)
Answer:

Group ‘A’	Group B’
(a) Government Company	(1) Deposits from public
(b) Private Company	(2) Deposits from members
(c) 36 months	(3) Maximum tenure of deposits
(d) Secured deposits	(4) Charge on tangible assets
(e) Return of deposit	(5) File on or before 30 June

1H. Answer in one sentence.

Question 1.
Which companies can accept deposits from the public?
Answer:
Government Companies and Eligible Public companies can accept deposits from the public.

Question 2.
What is the maximum deposit the Government company can collect?
Answer:
Government companies can accept deposits from the public not exceeding 35% of the paid-up share capital and free reserves of the company.

Question 3.
What is the tenure of a deposit?
Answer:
A company can accept deposits for a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 36 months.

Question 4.
Who are Deposit Trustees?
Answer:
Eligible companies and public companies have to appoint one or more Deposit Trustees to protect the interest of the depositor, in case a company defaults in repaying the depositors.

Question 5.
What is Deposit Trust Deed?
Answer:
Company signs a contract with the Deposit Trustees called as Trust Deed which contains the terms and conditions of the contract.

Question 6.
When does a company create a charge on its tangible assets?
Answer:
A Company accepting secured deposits from the public has to create a charge on its tangible assets.

Question 7.
Within what period should a company issue a Deposit Receipt?
Answer:
The company has to issue a Deposit Receipt to the depositors within twenty-one (21) days from the date of receipt of money or realization of cheque.

Question 8.
When should a company file Return of Deposit?
Answer:
A company has to file a Return of Deposit on or before 30 June every year with the Registrar of Companies.

Question 9.
What is Deposit Repayment Reserve Account?
Answer:
Every company accepting deposits has to open a Deposit Repayment Reserve Account in a scheduled Bank which can be used only for repaying deposits.

Question 10.
What is the Register of Deposit?
Answer:
A company has to maintain a separate Register for deposits accepted or renewed at its registered office which is called as Register of Deposits.

1I. Correct the underlined word/s and rewrite the following sentences.

Question 1.
Government companies can accept deposits from members.
Answer:
Government companies can accept deposits from the public.

Question 2.
Company issues advertisement to invite its members for subscribing to its deposits.
Answer:
Company issues are circular to invite its members for subscribing to its deposits.

Question 3.
Company appoints Credit Rating Agency to protect the interest of Depositors.
Answer:
Company appoints Deposit Trustees to protect the interest of Depositors.

Question 4.
Deposit Receipt is issued within 7 days from the date of receipt of deposits.
Answer:
Deposit Receipt is issued within 21 days from the date of receipt of deposits.

Question 5.
Register of deposits is to be filed with the Registrar of companies on or before 30th June every year.
Answer:
Return of deposits is to be filed with the Registrar of companies on or before 30th June every year.

Question 6.
Charge on assets is created when a company issues unsecured deposits.
Answer:
Charge on assets is created when the company issues secured deposits.

Question 7.
The minimum tenure of the deposit is 36 months.
Answer:
The minimum tenure of the deposit is 6 months.

1J. Arrange in proper order.

Question 1.
Appoint Deposit Trustee, Hold General Meeting, Create charge on assets.
Answer:
Hold General Meeting, Appoint Deposit Trustee, Create charge on assets.

Question 2.
File Return of deposit, Issue Deposit Receipt, Issue advertisement.
Answer:
Issue advertisement, Issue Deposit Receipt, File Return of deposit.

Question 3.
Obtain Credit Rating, Entries in Register of Deposits, Issue Deposit Receipt.
Answer:
Obtain Credit Rating, Issue Deposit Receipt, Entries in Register of Deposits.

2. Explain the following terms/concepts:

Question 1.
Eligible Public Company
Answer:
These companies can accept deposits from their members and also from the public.
Eligible public company means a company having:

A net worth, not less than ₹ 100 crores or
Turnover not less than ₹ 500 crores and which has obtained prior approval of its shareholders through special resolution for accepting public deposits.

Question 2.
Tenure of Deposit
Answer:

Tenure of the deposit is the term or period of deposit.
A company can accept deposits for a period of six months or more than thirty-six months.
In certain circumstances, a company may accept deposits repayable earlier than six months to meet its short-term needs.
Premature repayment is made after 3 months.

Question 3.
Secured Deposit
Answer:

Secured deposits are those deposits against which a charge is created within 30 days of the issue.
A company can accept secured or unsecured deposits which should be clearly mentioned in the circular or advertisement inviting deposits.

Question 4.
Deposit Trustee
Answer:

Deposit Trustee acts as a link between the company and deposit holder.
Eligible companies and public companies issuing secured deposits appoint one or more Deposit Trustees.
The Trustees protect the interest of the depositor in case a company defaults in repaying the depositors.

Question 5.
Charge on tangible assets
Answer:

A Company accepting a secured deposit from the public, within thirty days of acceptance, has to create a charge on its tangible assets for an amount not less than the amount of deposit accepted.
It means keeping tangible assets as security for the secured deposit hold.

Question 6.
Deposit Insurance
Answer:

Deposit Insurance is a protection cover for deposit holders.
It is to be taken at least 30 days before the issue of circular or advertisement.
If the amount of deposit plus interest on it is up to ₹ 20,000, insurance is to be taken.

Question 7.
Deposit Repayment Reserve Account
Answer:

DRRA is an account opened in a scheduled bank for repaying the deposit amount.
Every company has to open DRRA that accepts deposits.
Every year, on or before 30 April, the company has to deposit an amount not less than 15% of the number of deposits maturing during the current year and following financial year.

Question 8.
Credit Rating
Answer:

Credit rating is an estimate of the ability of the organization to fulfill its financial commitments.
Every company has to get a credit rating of its deposits through a Credit Rating Agency.
The Credit Rating Agency considers the net worth of the company, liquidity position, ability to repay deposits on time, etc., and accordingly gives a rating.
The rating shall be obtained every year during the tenure of the deposits.

Question 9.
Deposit Receipt
Answer:

A deposit Receipt is issued by the company to depositors.
Deposit Receipt is issued within twenty-one (21) days from the date of receipt of money or realization of cheque.
The receipt has to be signed by the officer duly authorized by the Board of Directors.
The Receipt contains the name and address of the depositor, amount of deposit, rate of interest payable, and date on which it is repayable.

Question 10.
Return of Deposit
Answer:

A company has to file a Return of Deposit, on or before 30 June every year, with the Registrar of Companies.
The Return gives details of deposit with the company as of 31 March of that year.

3. Study the following case/situation and express your opinion.

1. Apple Company Ltd. plans to raise funds through Public Deposits. Its net worth is ₹ 10 Crores.

Question (a).
Can they accept deposits from the public?
Answer:
No, the company cannot accept deposits from the public as its net worth is less than ₹ 100 crores.

Question (b).
Can they accept deposits that mature after 4 years?
Answer:
No, the deposit can be accepted or renewed which mature after four years.

Question (c).
Within what period should the company issue deposit Receipts to its depositors?
Answer:
The company has to issue a Deposit Receipt to the depositors within twenty-one (21) days from the date of receipt of money or realization of the cheque.

2. ABC Company Ltd. is an Eligible Public Company as per the Companies Act, 2013 with reference to accepting Public Deposits.

Question (a).
Can the company accept deposits in joint names?
Answer:
Yes, the company can accept deposits in joint names of depositors. But there should not be more than 3 names.

Question (b).
Can the company accept deposits from it’s members?
Answer:
Yes, the company can accept fresh deposits only if the amount of such deposits together with the previous deposits does not exceed 10% of the aggregate of paid-up share capital and free reserves.

Question (c).
Can the company issue secure deposits?
Answer:
Yes, the company can issue a secured deposit only if it is clear which should be clearly mentioned in the circular or advertisement inviting deposits.

3. Apple Company Ltd. is an Eligible Public Company. It plans to raise secured deposits from the public. Please advise its Board on the following.

Question (a).
Does the company need to get shareholders’ approval for accepting deposits?
Answer:
Yes, the company has to seek the shareholder’s approval for accepting deposits by passing a special resolution.

Question (b).
Does the company have to appoint a Deposit Trustee?
Answer:
Yes, the company has to appoint a Deposit Trustee as it is issuing secured deposits.

Question (c).
Within what period should the company create a charge on it’s assets?
Answer:
A Company can create a charge on its tangible assets within 30 days of acceptance.

4. SUN Pvt. Ltd. company wants to raise funds through deposits.

Question (a).
Can the company accept deposits from the public?
Answer:
No, it cannot accept deposits from the public because it is a private company.

Question (b).
Which document should the company issue to invite deposits?
Answer:
A Private Ltd. Company can issue circulars to invite deposits.

Question (c).
What is the maximum period for which they can accept deposits?
Answer:
The maximum period for accepting deposits is 36 months.

4. Answer in brief.

Question 1.
State the number of deposits that different types of companies can collect by way of deposits.
Answer:
Deposits are a source of short-term funds for the company. Deposits can be accepted by the company by the public, directors, or its members. It is a loan taken by the company and there are various terms and conditions that a company needs to follow to accept them.

The amount of deposits that different types of companies can collect by way of deposits is as follows:
Amount of Deposit:
a) Private Company: A Private Company can accept deposits from its members or Directors or Relatives of Directors not more than 100 percent of its aggregate of paid-up share capital and free reserves.

However, a certain class of Private Companies as specified by the Companies Act can accept deposits of more than 100 percent of its aggregate of paid-up share capital and free reserves.

b) Public Company (other than Eligible Company): These Companies cannot accept fresh deposits from members if the amount of such deposits together with the previous deposits exceeds 25% of the aggregate of the paid-up share capital and free reserves of the company.

c) Eligible Public Company:
An ‘Eligible Company’, i.e. company eligible to accept deposits from the public under section 76(1) of Companies Act, 2013, can accept deposits up to 25% of paid-up capital, free reserves, and securities premium account from the ic.

In addition, it can accept deposits up to 10% of the gate of paid-up share capital, free reserves, and securities premium account from members Rule 3(4) of Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.

(d) Government Company:
A Government company is eligible to accept deposits under section 76 of the Companies Act, 2013.
It can accept deposits up to 35% of paid-up capital, free reserves, and securities premium account From the ic.

Question 2.
State the contents of Circular or Advertisement for Deposit.
Answer:
Circular or Advertisement:

If a company invites deposits from its members, it issues a circular.
If a company invites deposits from the public, it issues an advertisement.

Contents of circular or advertisement:

Statement about the financial position of the company.
The portion of secured and unsecured deposit of fresh issue.
Credit rating obtained from a Credit Rating Agency (only for eligible public companies).
Details of the scheme.
Name of Deposit Trustees.
Amount due towards deposits of any previous deposits accepted by the company.

Question 3.
State the provisions regarding the appointment of Deposit Trustee.
Answer:
Appointment of Deposit Trustee:

Eligible companies and public companies appoint one or more Deposit Trustees while issuing secured deposits.
They protect the interest of the depositor, in case a company defaults in repaying the deposit amount and interest.
Company signs a contract with the Deposit Trustees called as Trust Deed.
It contains the terms and conditions of the contract.
The deed has to be signed at least 7 days before issuing the circular or advertisement.
The Deposit Trustee on his own or on the request of one-tenth of depositors can call a meeting of all depositors when a company defaults in repaying deposits.

Question 4.
State any four terms and conditions regarding the acceptance of the Deposit.
Answer:
(i) Period/Tenure of Deposit:

The tenure of deposit should be more than six months but less than thirty-six months.
Under certain circumstances only, the company can accept deposits for 3 months.
The company can make premature repayment of deposits after a minimum of 3 months.

(ii) No demand deposit:
The company cannot accept or renew deposits repayable on demand.

(iii) Secured or Unsecured Deposit:

A company can accept secured or unsecured deposit if it is mentioned in the circular or advertisement.
A company offering secured deposits has the right to create a charge on its tangible assets within 30 days of acceptance of deposits.

(iv) Application Form:

A prescribed application form is to be filled by the applicant.
This application form is given by the company.
It includes a declaration made by the applicant that the deposit he is making is not borrowed from any person.

(v) Joint names:
The company can accept deposits in joint names of depositors. But there should not be more than three names.

5. Justify the following statements.

Question 1.
All companies cannot accept deposits from the public.
Answer:

Accepting deposits from the public is an important source of raising funds for a company.
The company needs to follow certain terms and conditions while collecting deposits from the public.
Similarly, on the other side, provisions issued by the Central Government, Companies Rules 2014, and directives issued by the Reserve Bank of India do not allow companies to accept deposits.
Banking companies, Non-Banking Finance Companies, Housing Finance companies are not allowed to accept deposits.
Thus, it is rightly said, that all companies cannot accept deposits from the public.

Question 2.
There is a limit or restriction on the amount that a company can collect as Deposits.
Answer:

There are different types of companies that can accept deposits from the public as well as members.
A private company can accept deposits from the public of more than 100% of their aggregate of paid-up share capital and free reserves.
Eligible Public Company and Public Company cannot accept deposits from the public exceeding 25% of the aggregate paid-up share capital and free reserves of the company.
Government company can accept deposits up to 35% of the paid-up share capital and free reserves. Thus, we can conclude that there is a limit or restriction on the amount that a company can collect as Deposits and the statement stands justified.

Question 3.
The company has to fulfill certain provisions related to the issue of circular or advertisement.
Answer:

The company has to file a copy of the circular or advertisement with the Registrar of Companies before inviting the public.
Circular or advertisement should be issued to the public after 30 days of filing.
It should be signed by all directors of the company.
Circular is sent to the members by the speed post, registered post, or email.
Thus, it is rightly said that a company has to fulfill certain provisions related to the issue of circular or advertisement.

Question 4.
While issuing secured deposits, the company has to appoint a Deposit Trustee.
Answer:

When issuing secured deposits, eligible companies and public companies have to appoint one or more Deposit Trustees.
The Trustees protect the interest of the depositor in case a company defaults in repaying the depositors.
Company signs a contract with the Deposit Trustees called as Trust Deed.
It contains the terms and conditions of the contract.
The deed has to be signed at least 7 days before issuing the circular or advertisement.
The Deposit Trustee on its own or on the request of one-tenth of depositors can call a meeting of all depositors when a company defaults in repaying deposits.
Thus, the statement, while issuing secured deposits, the company has to appoint a Deposit Trustee is fully justified.

Question 5.
Companies have to create a charge on their tangible assets while issuing secured deposits.
Answer:

A Company accepting a secured deposit from the public, within thirty days of acceptance, has to create a charge on its tangible assets for an amount not less than the amount of deposit accepted.
The chargeable asset amount should not be less than the amount of deposit accepted.
The minimum amount of security should be equal to the amount not covered by Deposit Insurance.
The Security is created in favour of the Deposit trustees.
Creating a charge on the assets ensures safety to the deposits of deposit holders.
In case a company fails to repay the number of deposits, the deposit holders can sell the assets and recover the amount invested.
Thus, it is rightly justified that the companies have to create a charge on their tangible assets while issuing secured deposits.

Question 6.
The company issuing deposit must open Deposit Repayment Reserve Account.
Answer:

Every company accepting deposits has to open a Deposit Repayment Reserve Account in a Scheduled Bank.
These banks satisfy certain criteria laid by RBI and enjoy certain facilities of RBI.
Every year, on or before 30 April, the company has to deposit an amount not less than 15% of the number of deposits maturing during the current year and following financial year.
This account can be used only for repaying deposits.
Thus, it is rightly justified that, a company issuing deposit must open Deposit Repayment Reserve Account.

6. Answer the following questions.

Question 1.
Explain the type of companies that can raise deposits along with the maximum amount they can raise as deposits.
Answer:
The company can accept deposits from both public and private companies. This acceptance of deposits by companies are further classified into:

Maharashtra Board Class 12 Secretarial Practice Solutions Chapter 5 Deposits 6 Q1

(i) Private Company:

A private company can accept deposits from
- Member or Directors or Relatives of Directors.
- The certain class specified by Companies Act.
They can accept deposits up to 100% of its aggregate of paid-up Share Capital.

(ii) Public Company (other than an eligible company):

Public companies (other than eligible companies) accept deposits from members.
They cannot accept fresh deposits if the previous deposits combined exceed 25% of the aggregate of the paid-up Share Capital and Free Reserves of the company.

(iii) Eligible Public Company:

Eligible Public Company can accept deposits from Members and Public
Eligible Public Company can accept fresh deposits only if the previous deposits combined do not exceed 10% of the aggregate of paid-up share capital and free reserves.
Eligible Public Company can accept fresh deposits only if the previous deposits combined do not exceed 25% of the aggregate of paid-up share capital and free reserves.

(iv) Government Company:

Government companies can accept deposits from the public.
These deposits can be accepted not exceeding 35% of the paid-up share capital and free reserves.

Question 2.
Explain the provisions related to circular or advertisement for inviting deposits.
Answer:
A circular is issued when the company invites deposits from its members. An advertisement is issued when the company invites deposits from the public.
(a) Contents of Circular or Advertisement:

Statement showing the financial position of the company
The portion of secured and unsecured deposit of fresh issue
Credit rating obtained from a Credit Rating Agency (only for eligible public companies)
Details of the scheme
Name of Deposit Trustees
Amount due towards deposits of any previous deposits accepted by the company.

(b) Filing of Circular or Advertisement with Registrar of Companies:
A company has to file a copy of a circular or advertisement signed by all directors with the Registrar of Companies.

The company must file a copy of the circular or advertisement with the Registrar of the Company.
The filing of circular or advertisement must be done within 30 days.
Only after filing the circular or advertisement, the company can issue it to the public.
The advertisement must be published in an English newspaper and in the regional language newspaper where the company’s registered office is located.
The company can send the circular to the members through registered post, speed post, or email.

(d) Validity of Circular or Advertisement:
The validity of circular or advertisement is valid for 6 months from the end of the financial year in which it was issued or the date on which the Annual General Meeting was held, whichever is earlier.

Maharashtra Board Class 12 Secretarial Practice Solutions Chapter 4 Issue of Debentures

September 9, 2024

Balbharti Maharashtra State Board Class 12 Secretarial Practice Solutions Chapter 4 Issue of Debentures Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers.

Maharashtra State Board Class 12 Secretarial Practice Solutions Chapter 4 Issue of Debentures

1A. Select the correct answer from the options given below and rewrite the statements.

Question 1.
A company cannot issue ___________ with voting rights.
(a) Equity shares
(b) Debentures
(c) Securities
Answer:
(a) Equity shares

Question 2.
A company can issue ___________ convertible debentures.
(a) Only Partly
(b) Only fully
(c) Partly or fully
Answer:
(c) Partly or fully

Question 3.
Money from ___________ Account is used for redemption of debentures.
(a) Capital
(b) Debenture Redemption Reserve
(c) Profit or Loss
Answer:
(b) Debenture Redemption Reserve

Question 4.
___________ protects the interest of debenture holders.
(a) Debenture Trustees
(b) Debenture holders
(c) Redemption Reserve
Answer:
(a) Debenture Trustee

Question 5.
Secured debentures must be redeemed within ___________ from the date of its issue.
(a) 10 days
(b) 10 years
(c) 15 years
Answer:
(b) 10 years

Question 6.
A company issuing ___________ debenture must create a charge on the assets of the company.
(a) Secured
(b) Unsecured
(c) Redeemable
Answer:
(a) secured

Question 7.
Debenture certificate must be issued within ___________ of allotment of debentures.
(a) 3 months
(b) 6 months
(c) 60 days
Answer:
(b) 6 months

Question 8.
The details of allotment of Debentures must be entered in ___________
(a) Register of debenture
(b) Register of members
(c) Register of creditors
Answer:
(a) register of debenture

Question 9.
A company that issues a prospectus or invites more than 500 persons to buy its debenture has to appoint ___________
(a) Register of companies
(b) Debenture holders
(c) Debenture trustees
Answer:
(c) Debenture Trustees

Question 10.
The contract between the company and Debenture trustees of companies is called as ___________
(a) Debenture trust deed
(b) Letter of offer
(c) Prospectus
Answer:
(a) Debenture Trusts Deed

Question 11.
Procedure for allotment of Debenture should be completed within ___________ from the date of receipt of applications.
(a) 6 months
(b) 3 months
(c) 60 days
Answer:
(c) 60 days

1B. Match the pairs.

Question 1.
Maharashtra Board Class 12 Secretarial Practice Solutions Chapter 4 Issue of Debentures 1B
Answer:

Group ‘A’	Group ‘B’
a) Debenture Trustees	7) Protects interest of debenture holders
b) Debenture holders	5) No voting rights
c) Charge on assets	3) Secured debentures
d) Board of Directors	1) Power to issue debentures
e) Debenture certificate	10) Issued within 6 months of allotment of debentures

1C. Write a word or term or a phrase that can substitute each of the following statements.

Question 1.
Type of resolution needed to issue convertible debentures.
Answer:
Special Resolution

Question 2.
Account to be created for the redemption of debentures.
Answer:
Debenture Redemption Reserve Account

Question 3.
Institution appointed by the company to protect the interest of debenture holders.
Answer:
Debenture Trustee

Question 4.
Period within which secured debenture should be redeemed.
Answer:
10 years

Question 5.
Type of debentures on which the company has to create a charge on its assets.
Answer:
Secured Debenture

Question 6.
The document contains terms and conditions agreed upon by the company and the Debenture trustees.
Answer:
Debenture Trust Deed

Question 7.
The time period within which the procedure for allotment of debenture is to be completed from the date of receipt of applications.
Answer:
60 days

Question 8.
Period within which debenture certificate must be issued by a company.
Answer:
6 months

Question 9.
An institution that redresses grievances of debenture holders.
Answer:
Debenture Trustee/NCLT

Question 10.
The authority has the power to issue debentures.
Answer:
Board of Directors

1D. State whether the following statements are True or False.

Question 1.
Debenture holders have no voting rights.
Answer:
True

Question 2.
The company cannot issue non-convertible debentures.
Answer:
False

Question 3.
Special Resolution is needed to issue convertible debentures.
Answer:
True

Question 4.
Debentures holders are paid interest.
Answer:
True

Question 5.
Debenture Trustees cannot approach NCLT to redress grievances of debenture holders.
Answer:
False

Question 6.
All secured debentures should be redeemed within 20 years from the date of their issue.
Answer:
False

Question 7.
The company has to create a charge on its assets when it issues secured debentures.
Answer:
True

Question 8.
Debenture Trustees are appointed to protect shareholders.
Answer:
False

Question 9.
Debentures certificate should issue within 6 months of allotment of debentures.
Answer:
True

Question 10.
After allotment of Debentures names of Debenture holders is entered in the Register of Members.
Answer:
True

1E. Find the odd one.

Question 1.
Debenture holders, Interest, Dividend
Answer:
Dividend

Question 2.
Debenture Trustee, Court, NCLT
Answer:
Court

Question 3.
Secured debenture, convertible debenture, Irredeemable debenture
Answer:
Irredeemable

Question 4.
Debenture Trustee, Trust deed, Shareholder.
Answer:
Shareholder

1F. Complete the sentences.

Question 1.
A legal instrument conveying the assets of a company to the Debenture trustees is called ___________
Answer:
Debenture Trust Deed

Question 2.
To protect the interest of Debenture holders a company appoints ___________
Answer:
Debenture Trustee

Question 3.
On receipt of application and money, the procedure for allotment of debentures should be completed within ___________
Answer:
60 days

Question 4.
Authority to create charge on company’s assets is with the ___________
Answer:
Debenture Trustee

Question 5.
Secured debentures should be redeemed within ___________
Answer:
10 years

Question 6.
To stop a company from incurring further liabilities, the Debenture trustee can approach ___________
Answer:
NCLT

Question 7.
A company which issues prospectus or invites more than 500 persons to subscribe for its debentures, has to appoint ___________
Answer:
Debenture Trustee

Question 8.
Return on investment on debenture is called ___________
Answer:
Interest

Question 9.
For public issue of debentures of ₹ 100 crores, minimum subscription should be ___________
Answer:
75%

Question 10.
For public issue or rights issue of convertible debentures, as per SEBI, a company must obtain ___________
Answer:
Consent of shareholder

1G. Select the correct option from the bracket.

Question 1.
Maharashtra Board Class 12 Secretarial Practice Solutions Chapter 4 Issue of Debentures 1G
(Issued within 6 months of allotment, Names of debenture holders, Secured debentures, Trust Deed, Debenture holders)
Answer:

Group ‘A’	Group ‘B’
(1) Debenture Trustees	(a) Trust deed
(2) Secured debenture	(b) Charge on assets
(3) Register of Debenture	(c) Name of debenture holders
(4) Issued within 6 months of allotment	(d) Debenture certificate
(5) No voting rights	(e) Debenture holder

1H. Answer in one sentence.

Question 1.
Who are the debenture holders?
Answer:
Debenture holders are the applicants who purchase the debentures of the company. They are the creditors of the company.

Question 2.
What do debenture holders receive as a return on Investment?
Answer:
Debenture holders receive interest on investment.

Question 3.
Whom does the company appoint to protect the interest of debenture holders?
Answer:
Debenture Trustees are appointed to protect the interest of debenture holders.

Question 4.
Within what period should secured debenture be redeemed?
Answer:
Within 10 years, secured debenture should be redeemed.

Question 5.
Name of the document which acts as an agreement between company and trustee.
Answer:
The debenture Trust deed is a document that acts as an agreement between the company and the Trustee.

Question 6.
Who has the authority to create charges on assets of a company?
Answer:
Debenture Trustees have the authority to create charges on the assets of a company.

Question 7.
Name of the meeting in which approval for increasing the borrowing powers of the Board is passed.
Answer:
An Extra-Ordinary General Meeting, a resolution regarding the increase in borrowing powers of Board is passed.

Question 8.
Within what period should the debenture certificate be issued?
Answer:
A period of 6 months is required to issue a debenture certificate.

Question 9.
What is the minimum subscription that a company must collect for an issue of debentures of ₹ 100 crores?
Answer:
The minimum subscription that a company must collect for an issue of debentures of Rs.100 crores is 75% of the base issue size.

Question 10.
When should the company appoint a credit rating agency?
Answer:
In order to credit rating of securities, the company can appoint a Credit Rating Agency.

1I. Correct the underlined word and rewrite the following sentences.

Question 1.
The details of debenture holders are entered in the Register of Members.
Answer:
The details of debenture holders are entered in the Register of the debenture.

Question 2.
Secured debentures must be redeemed within 15 years from the date of its issue.
Answer:
Secured debentures must be redeemed within 10 years from the date of its issue.

Question 3.
A company issuing irredeemable debentures must create a charge on the assets of the company.
Answer:
A company issuing Secured Debentures must create a charge on assets of the company.

Question 4.
Return on investment on debentures is the dividend.
Answer:
Return on investment on debentures is Interest.

Question 5.
Debenture Trustees redress the grievances of shareholders.
Answer:
Debenture Trustees redress the grievances of Debenture holders.

Question 6.
Debenture certificates are issued within 3 months of allotment of debentures.
Answer:
Debenture certificates are issued within 6 months of allotment of debentures.

Question 7.
The procedure for allotment of debentures should be completed within 90 days from the date of receipt of applications.
Answer:
The procedure for allotment of debentures should be completed within 60 days from the date of receipt of applications.

Question 8.
To rate its debentures a company appoints underwrites.
Answer:
To rate its debentures a company appoints a Credit Rating Agency.

1J. Arrange in proper order.

Question 1.
(a) Obtain Credit Rating
(b) Entry in register of debenture
(c) Receive application with money
Answer:
(a) Obtain Credit Rating
(b) Receive application with money
(c) Entry in register of debenture

Question 2.
(a) Issue debenture certificate
(b) Issue prospectus
(c) Open Bank Account
Answer:
(a) Issue prospectus
(b) Open Bank Account
(c) Issue debenture certificate

Question 3.
(a) Hold Board Meeting for allotment
(b) Issue debenture certificate
(c) Receive application with money
Answer:
(a) Hold Board Meeting for allotment
(b) Receive application with money
(c) Issue debenture certificate

2. Explain the following terms/concepts.

Question 1.
Debenture Certificate
Answer:
A debenture Certificate is an acknowledgment issued by a company with its common seal and signature against debenture issued. It includes all the information of debenture issued, its face value, rate of interest details of debenture holder, etc. A debenture certificate should be issued by the company within 6 months -from the debenture’s allotment.

Question 2.
Debenture Trustee
Answer:
Debenture Trustees are institutions that are responsible to protect the interest of debenture holders. If the company invites more than 500 persons to buy debentures, then it has to appoint one more debenture trustee. The company issuing secured debentures also must appoint a debenture trustee. The company enters into a contract with debenture trustee

Question 3.
Charge on Assets
Answer:
Charge on assets means the right of the lender to be paid from a borrower’s asset if the debt is not paid on time. Every year the company must report its total debts secured by a charge on assets. The value of the charge should be adequate to cover the entire debenture issued.

Question 4.
Debenture Trust Deed
Answer:
Debenture Trust Deed is an agreement between the company and debenture trustees. It is a legal instrument stating a relationship between the company and the trustee. It covers all terms of conditions to be followed by the debenture trustee.

3. Study the following case/situation and express your opinion:

1. Rose limited company proposes to issue debenture to the public to raise funds. After discussion, the Board of directors has decided to issue secured, Redeemable non-convertible debentures with a tenure of ten years. Please advise the board on the following matters:

Question (a).
Should the company appoint a Debenture trustee?
Answer:
The company should appoint debenture trustees as they are responsible to protect the interests of debenture holders and they are the link between the company and Debenture holders.

Question (b).
Should the company create a charge on its assets?
Answer:
The company should create a charge on its assets because if the company failed to repay the amount to debenture holders, assets can be realized and the claim can be settled.

Question (c).
Can the tenure of debentures be less than ten years?
Answer:
The maximum tenure of redemption of secured debenture is 10 years. It can be less than 10 years. It shows the strong liquidity position of a company.

2. Violet Ltd. Company plans to raise ₹ 10 crores by issuing debentures. The Board of Directors has some queries. Please advise them on the following:

Question (a).
Can the company issue unsecured debentures?
Answer:
In India, as per the guidelines of SEBI, the issue of unsecured debenture is prohibited. So, the company can’t issue unsecured debenture.

Question (b).
Can they issue irredeemable debentures?
Answer:
The company can issue irredeemable debenture if it is permitted by the Ministry or department of central government or by RBI. It can be issued for a maximum period of 30 years.

Question (c).
As the company is offering debenture to its members, can such debentures have normal voting rights?
Answer:
As the company is offering debentures to its members, such debentures have no normal voting rights. It can enjoy the voting rights on the matters associated with them.

3. DDS financial plans to raise ₹ 10 crores by issuing secured, Non-convertible debentures. However, as per the Articles of Association, the board of directors has authority only to raise up to 5 crores. They are also considering whether to go for a private placement or make a public offer. Please advise them on the following:

Question (A).
What can be the maximum tenure of the debentures to be issued?
Answer:
All the secured debentures should be redeemed for 10 years. Only those companies permitted by RBI/ Dept. Of corporate affairs can issue debentures of more than 10 years but less than 30 years.

Question (b).
Is the proposed issue within the borrowing powers of the board?
Answer:
The proposed issue is not within the borrowing powers of the Board of Directors. If they want to increase their borrowing powers, they have to get the approval of shareholders.

Question (c).
Within what period should the company issue a Debenture certificate?
Answer:
A debenture certificate should be issued within 6 months from the date of allotment of debentures.

4. Answer in brief.

Question 1.
State any four provisions of the Companies act 2013 for the issue of debenture?
Answer:
The company can issue debentures to the public. But to issue debentures, companies need to follow provisions.
Following are the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013:
1. No Voting Rights:
A Company cannot issue debentures with voting rights. Debentures are the creditors of the company and hence, they do not have any voting rights. However, they can enjoy voting rights on the matters associated with them.

2. Payment of interest and redemption:
A debenture holder is responsible to get fixed interest on their investment from the company. The rate of interest is decided at the time of the issue of the debenture. A Company shall redeem the debentures after a specific period of time. It is a temporary capital of a company.

3. Debenture Certificate:
The company issues debenture certificates to the debenture holders. It should be issued by the company within six months from the date of allotment of debentures.

4. Create Debenture Redemption Reserve:
The company has to create a Debenture Redemption Reserve Account out of the profits of the company. Debenture Redemption Reserve is created for the payment of dividends and redemption of debentures only As per the Companies Amendment Act, 2019 no Listed companies, NBFC’s and Housing Finance Companies require Debenture Redemption Reserve.

Question 2.
What is Debenture Trust Deed?
OR
Write a note on Debenture Trust Deed.
Answer:

A debenture is a loan document that helps the company to raise long-term loans from the Market.
A person who purchases debenture of a company is called a debenture holder.
A debenture holder is a creditor of the company and cannot participate in the management of the company.
The company appoints debenture trustees to protect the interest of debenture holders.
The company enters into the contract with debenture trustees, which is called as ‘Debenture Trust Deed’.
The company can enter into a contract with one or more debenture trustees.
The Terms and Conditions of debenture trustees are written into the debenture trust deed.
It is a legal instrument conveying the assets of the company to the trustees.
Debenture Trust Deed is a right of debenture holder and duty of debenture trustees.
A company has to execute a trust deed within 3 months of the closure of the issue.
Member and debenture holder can inspect the copy of the deed and also get the copy by paying a certain fee.

Question 3.
Who are debentures trustees?
Answer:

Debentures Trustee is a person or institution which protects the interest of the debenture holders. The Trustees become the custodian of the assets on which charge has been created.
A company that issues a prospectus or invites more than 500 persons to buy its debentures has to appoint one or more Debentures Trustees. Companies issuing secured debentures also must appoint Debentures Trustee.
Debentures Trustee is appointed before prospectus or letter of offer/offer letter is issued or within 60 days after the allotment of the debenture. The Trustees must give written consent to act as Debenture Trustees.
According to SEBI Rules, 1993 “debentures trustee” means a trustee of a trust deed for securing any issue of debentures of a body corporate (section 2 (bb)). (Applicable to public companies only).
The trustee can appoint a nominee to the board of directors of the company. Before the trustee appoints the nominee, the following conditions must be satisfied:
- Two consecutive defaults made by the company in payment of interest to the debenture holders; or
- Default in the creation of security for debentures or default in the redemption of debentures.

5. Justify the following statements.

Question 1.
A company has to create a charge on its asset for issuing secured debenture.
Answer:

A debenture is a debt instrument, which helps the company to raise long-term loans.
A secured debenture is a debenture against which a charge has been created.
In case, if the company has failed to make redemption of debenture or interest, in that case by the order of NCLT, the charged asset can be realized by the company and dues can be settled.
Thus, it is rightly said that a company has to create a charge on its asset for issuing secured debenture.

Question 2.
Debenture trustees are appointed by a company issuing debentures.
Answer:

Debenture trustees are appointed when the company issues a prospectus or invites more than 500 people.
They are appointed to protect the interest and redress the grievances of debenture holders.
Debenture trustees act as custodians of assets and create a charge on assets of the company on behalf of debenture holders.
In case, the company failed to redemption of a debenture or its interest, then debenture trustees by the order of NCLT can realize the assets and settle the dues.
Thus, it is rightly said that debenture trustees are appointed by the company for issuing debenture.

Question 3.
A company can issue only certain types of debentures.
Answer:

The debenture holders are the creditors of the company. They offered borrowed capital to the company but cannot participate in the management of the company.
Therefore, in order to protect the interest of debenture holders, SEBI, through its guidelines allowing companies to issue certain types of debentures in India.
Therefore, the companies operating in India can issue secured debentures, convertible debentures, redeemable debentures to the applicant.
It protects the interest of creditors in the company.
Thus, it is rightly said that a company can issue only certain types of debentures.

6. Answer the following questions.

Question 1.
Briefly explain the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for the issue of debentures.
OR
State the statutory provisions related to the issue of debentures.
Answer:
The company can issue debentures to the public. But to issue debentures companies need to follow provisions.
Following are the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013:
1. No Voting Rights:
A Company cannot issue debentures with voting rights. Debentures are the creditors of the company and hence, they do not have any voting rights. However, they can enjoy voting rights on the matters associated with them.

2. Types of Debentures:
There are various types of debentures like secured and unsecured debentures, convertible and non-convertible debentures, redeemable and irredeemable debentures, registered and bearer debentures, etc. All the debentures are redeemable in nature. A special resolution is to be passed in the general meeting for issuing convertible debentures.

3. Payment of interest and redemption:
A debenture holder is responsible to get fixed interest on his investment from the company. The rate of interest is decided at the time of the issue of the debenture. A Company shall redeem the debentures after a specific period of time. It is a temporary capital of a company.

4. Debenture Certificate:
The company issues debenture certificates to the debenture holders. It should be issued by the company within six months from the date of allotment of debentures.

5. Create Debenture Redemption Reserve:
The company has to create a Debenture Redemption Reserve Account out of the profits of the company. Debenture Redemption Reserve is created for the payment of dividends and redemption of debentures only. As per the Companies Amendment Act, 2019 no Listed companies, NBFC’s and Housing Finance Companies require Debenture Redemption Reserve.

6. Appointment of Debenture Trustees:
The company issuing debentures for more than 500 people or issuing prospectus has to appoint one or more Debenture Trustees. They are responsible to protect the interest of the debenture holders. Trustees are appointed by entering into the contract with the company which is called Debenture Trust Deed.

7. Debenture Trustees can approach NCLT:
Debenture Trustees have to redress the problem of debenture holders. Debenture Trustees can approach National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) if the company fails to repay the principal amount on maturity or paying interest. NCLT can direct a defaulting company to repay the principal amount of interest.

8. Impose Restrictions:
Debenture Trustees can also approach NCLT when the company is not able to pay the principal amount of debentures, even after selling the company assets. In such a case, NCLT can order a company to restrict incurring further liabilities so as to protect the interest of the debenture holders.

9. Punishment for not complying with the provisions of the Companies Act:
If the company or any of its officers fails to comply with any of the provisions, then the company or the responsible officer who is in default will be liable to pay a fine or imprisonment or both as prescribed in the Act.

Question 2.
Explain briefly the procedure for the issue of debentures.
Answer:
A Company’s Secretary is mainly responsible to supervise the process of issue of the debenture. As the employee of the company, the secretary has to look into the matter that company complies with all the provisions.
Procedure for Issue of Debentures:

Board Meeting and Resolution
EOGM and Shareholder’s Approval
Filing with Registrar of Companies
Approval and Permission
Credit Rating
Underwriting Contract
Trust Deed
Issue of prospectus
Open Bank Account with Scheduled Bank
Receiving Applications and Allotment
Board Meeting
Issue Debenture Certificate
Entries in register of member

1. Board Meeting and Resolution:

Board Meetings should be conducted before issuing debentures. A resolution is passed before issuing debentures to the public. The resolution should specify the following points:
Amount and type of debentures to be issued with terms and conditions
Approve Prospectus/Offer Letter/Letter of Offer
Appointment of Debenture Trustees with their consent
Call Extra Ordinary General Meeting
Opening of Separate Bank Account to receive money from applicants

2. EOGM and Shareholder’s Approval:
If the issue of debenture exceeds the limit of paid-up capital and free reserve, then the company needs to conduct extraordinary general meetings. An extraordinary General Meeting is held for passing a special resolution and getting the shareholder’s approval related to the increase in the issue of debentures.

3. Filing with Registrar of Companies:
Secretary has to file the special resolution and copy of the prospectus with the Registrar of Companies. It has to be filed within 30 days of the board meeting.

4. Approval and Permission:
Permission of SEBI is compulsory, in case the issue of debenture exceeds ₹ 1 crore or more. Simultaneously, approval of the stock exchange is required to be taken before a prospectus is issued to the public. It is mandatory to list the debentures on the recognized stock exchange before issuing them to the public.

5. Credit Rating:
As per SEBI guidelines, the company has to get its debenture rated by two recognized credit rating agencies such as CRISIL, CARE, ICRA, etc.

6. Underwriting contract:
The company may enter into an underwriting agreement with underwriters for its public issue of debentures. The appointment of underwriters must be mentioned in the prospectus.

7. Trust Deed:
The Trust Deed has to be executed between the company and trustees. Trustees give a guarantee of protection of debenture holder’s interest.

8. Issue of Prospectus/Letter of Offer/Offer Letter:
Company issues prospectus, if it is inviting the general public. An offer letter is issued if the company makes a private placement. Letter of Offer is issued for Right Issue (Offer to exist shareholders).

9. Appointment of Banker:
Issuing Company must appoint a ‘Scheduled Bank’ as a banker of the company. The company must open a separate account in the name of the company. This account is opened to receive the money from the applicants.

10. Receiving and Allotment of debenture:
A board meeting is held to decide and approve the allotment of debentures. Board also approves the creation of charges on the company assets. The company must make the arrangement to receive the application with application money. After Board Meeting, the company allows debentures to the applicants.

11. Issue of Debenture Certificate:
The allotment procedure has to be completed within 60 days from the receipt of application money. Debenture certificates are prepared by the secretary and issued to the debenture holders within 180 days from the date of allotment.

12. Entries in Register of Debenture:
If the debentures are issued in DEMAT form, the company does not maintain the Register of Debenture holders. After allotment, all details of debenture holders are entered in the register of the debenture. In case of debenture holders exceed 50, the company should maintain the ‘Index of Debenture holders.

Maharashtra Board Class 12 Secretarial Practice Solutions Chapter 3 Issue of Shares

September 9, 2024

Balbharti Maharashtra State Board Class 12 Secretarial Practice Solutions Chapter 3 Issue of Shares Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers.

Maharashtra State Board Class 12 Secretarial Practice Solutions Chapter 3 Issue of Shares

1A. Select the correct answer from the options given below and rewrite the statements.

Question 1.
___________ refers to capital made up of Equity and preference shares.
(a) Share capital
(b) Debt capital
(c) Reserve fund
Answer:
(a) Share capital

Question 2.
___________ capital refers to maximum capital a company can raise by issuing shares.
(a) Issued
(b) Authorised
(c) Paid up
Answer:
(b) Authorised

Question 3.
___________ means shares are offered to the public.
(a) Rights Issue
(b) Private Placement
(c) Public Issue
Answer:
(c) Public Issue

Question 4.
Under ___________ method, issue price of shares is based on bidding.
(a) Book Building
(b) Fixed Price
(c) Bonus Issue
Answer:
(a) Book Building

Question 5.
In ___________, shares of a company are offered to the public for the first time.
(a) Further Public Offer
(b) Initial Public Offer
(c) Public Offer
Answer:
(b) Initial Public Offer

Question 6.
___________ is offered to existing equity shareholders.
(a) IPO
(b) ESOS
(c) Rights Issue
Answer:
(c) Rights Issue

Question 7.
Bonus shares are issued free of cost to ___________
(a) existing Equity shareholders
(b) existing employees
(c) Directors
Answer:
(a) existing Equity shareholders

Question 8.
___________ are offered to permanent employees Directors and Officers of a company.
(a) Bonus Shares
(b) Rights Issue
(c) ESOS
Answer:
(c) ESOS

Question 9.
Under ___________, a company offers its securities to a select group of persons not exceeding 200.
(a) Private Placement
(b) IPO
(c) Public Offer
Answer:
(a) Private Placement

Question 10.
The ___________ have the power to allot shares.
(a) Director
(b) Board of Directors
(c) Company Secretary
Answer:
(b) Board of Directors

Question 11.
Letter of ___________ is sent to applicants who have been given shares by the company.
(a) Regret
(b) Renunciation
(c) Allotment
Answer:
(c) Allotment

Question 12.
___________ is a proof of title to Shares.
(a) Share Certificate
(b) Register of Member
(c) Letter of Allotment
Answer:
(a) Share Certificate

Question 13.
The gap between two calls should not be less than ___________
(a) 14 days
(b) One month
(c) 21 days
Answer:
(b) One month

Question 14.
Company can ___________ shares on non-payment of calls.
(a) forfeit
(b) surrender
(c) allot
Answer:
(a) forfeit

Question 15.
Voluntarily giving away one’s share to another person is called as ___________ of shares.
(a) Transfer
(b) Transmission
(c) Surrender
Answer:
(a) Transfer

Question 16.
___________ of shares takes place due to operation of law.
(a) Forfeiture
(b) Allotment
(c) Transmission
Answer:
(c) Transmission

1B. Match the Pairs.

Question (I).
Maharashtra Board Class 12 Secretarial Practice Solutions Chapter 3 Issue of Shares 1B Q1
Answer:

Group ‘A’	Group ‘B’
(a) Death of member	(5) Transmission of shares
(b) Voluntary return of shares to company by member	(4) Surrender of shares
(c) Price of shares mentioned in prospectus	(7) Offered to existing Equity Shareholders
(d) ESPS	(3) Offered to existing employees
(e) Regret Letter	(6) Non-allotment of shares

Question (II).
Maharashtra Board Class 12 Secretarial Practice Solutions Chapter 3 Issue of Shares 1B Q2
Answer:

Group ‘A’	Group ‘B’
(a) Issued capital	(4) Capital offered to public to subscribe
(b) FPO	(8) Maximum capital a company can raise
(c) Bonus shares	(7) Free shares issued to existing equity shareholder
(d) Issued within two months of allotment of shares	(5) Share Certificate
(e) Forfeiture of shares	(1) Non-payment of calls

1C. Write a word or a term or a phrase which can substitute each of the following statements.

Question 1.
Capital collected by way of issue of Equity and Preference shares.
Answer:
Share Capital

Question 2.
Part of issued capital subscribed by investors.
Answer:
Subscribed capital

Question 3.
Capital that will be collected only at the time of winding up of a company.
Answer:
Reserve capital

Question 4.
Highest bid price in Book Building method.
Answer:
Cap price

Question 5.
Offering of shares by a company to the public for the first time.
Answer:
IPO

Question 6.
Subsequent issue of shares after an IPO.
Answer:
FPO

Question 7.
Pre-emptive right given to existing Equity shareholders to subscribe to new issue of shares by company.
Answer:
Rights issue/shares

Question 8.
It is also called as ‘Capitalization of Profits’.
Answer:
Bonus shares

Question 9.
Appropriation of shares to an applicant.
Answer:
Allotment of shares

Question 10.
Committee set up to decide the formula for allotment of shares in case of over-subscription.
Answer:
Allotment committee

Question 11.
Minimum amount to be collected from subscribers within thirty days of issue of prospectus.
Answer:
Minimum subscription

Question 12.
Document which is a prima facie evidence of ownership of certain shares of a company.
Answer:
Share certificate

Question 13.
Penal action taken by company on non-payment of calls.
Answer:
Forfeiture of shares

Question 14.
Person to whom transferor is transferring the shares.
Answer:
Transferee

Question 15.
Transfer of shares due to operation of law.
Answer:
Transmission of shares

1D. State whether the following statements are true or false.

Question 1.
Only fully paid-up shares can be forfeited.
Answer:
False

Question 2.
The member transferring shares is called a transferor.
Answer:
True

Question 3.
A share certificate is issued for partly or fully paid up shares.
Answer:
True

Question 4.
Allotment of shares must be done within one month of receipt of application money.
Answer:
False

Question 5.
Sweat Equity shares are offered to Directors or employees of a company.
Answer:
True

Question 6.
Bonus Shares are issued at a discounted price to the Equity Shareholder.
Answer:
False

Question 7.
The floor price is the highest bid price under the Book Building method.
Answer:
False

Question 8.
Calls not paid by shareholders are called calls in arrears.
Answer:
True

Question 9.
Shares not offered to the public for subscription are called subscribed capital.
Answer:
False

Question 10.
Authorized capital is mentioned in the capital clause of the Memorandum of Association.
Answer:
True

1E. Find the odd one.

Question 1.
Authorized capital, Equity share capital, Issued capital, Paid-up Capital.
Answer:
Equity share capital

Question 2.
ESOS, ESPS, Rights Shares, Sweat Equity.
Answer:
Rights Shares

Question 3.
Floor Price, Cap Price, Cut-off price, Face Value.
Answer:
Face Value

Question 4.
Bonus Shares, Rights Shares, ESOS.
Answer:
ESOS

Question 5.
Allotment of Shares, Forfeiture of shares, Surrender of shares.
Answer:
Allotment of shares

1F. Complete the sentences.

Question 1.
Share Capital refers to capital made up of Equity shares and ___________
Answer:
Preference Share

Question 2.
Reserve capital is part of ___________
Answer:
Uncalled Capital

Question 3.
Transfer of shares due to death, insolvency, or insanity of the member is called ___________
Answer:
Transmission Shares

Question 4.
The two parties involved in transfer of shares are transferor and ___________
Answer:
transferee

Question 5.
Voluntarily giving up of shares by a member due to inability to pay calls is called as ___________
Answer:
surrender of shares

Question 6.
Company can forfeit only ___________ paid shares.
Answer:
partly

Question 7.
In case the original Share Certificate is torn or mutilated, company can issue ___________
Answer:
Duplicate Share Certificate

Question 8.
In case of transfer of shares, the company has to issue to the transferee a new share certificate within ___________
Answer:
one month

Question 9.
Letter sent to applicants for informing them shares are allotted is called as ___________
Answer:
Letter of Allotment

Question 10.
When applications received is more than the number of shares offered, it is called as ___________
Answer:
Over Subscription

Question 11.
In Book Building Method, the final price at which shares are offered to investors is called as ___________
Answer:
Cut-off price

Question 12.
Shares issued free of cost to existing Equity shareholders is called as ___________
Answer:
Bonus Shares

1G. Select the correct option from the bracket.

Question 1.
Maharashtra Board Class 12 Secretarial Practice Solutions Chapter 3 Issue of Shares 1G Q1
(The first-time offer of shares, Shares offered to the public, Shares offered to exist, Equity shareholders, Shares offered to exist, employees, Transmission of shares)
Answer:

Group ‘A’	Group ‘B’
(a) Public offer of shares	(1) Shares offered to Public
(b) First time offer of shares	(2) Initial public offer
(c) Rights Issue	(3) Shares offered to existing equity share holders
(d) Shares offered to existing employees	(4) ESOS
(e) Operation of law	(5) Transmission of Shares

1H. Answer in one sentence.

Question 1.
When does the transmission of shares take place?
Answer:
Transmission of Shares takes place on death, insolvency, or insanity of the members.

Question 2.
Name the two parties involved in the transfer of shares.
Answer:
The transferor and Transferee are the two parties involved in the transfer of shares.

Question 3.
What is the time limit to issue a share certificate on allotment of shares?
Answer:
Secretary should issue share certificate within two months of allotment of shares.

Question 4.
What is the time limit for Filing a Return of Allotment with the Registrar on the allotment of shares?
Answer:
Secretary has to file a ‘Return of Allotment’ with the Registrar of Companies within 30 days of allotment of shares.

Question 5.
When can a company forfeit shares?
Answer:
If a shareholder fails to pay calls on shares within a certain period company can forfeit shares.

Question 6.
What is a share certificate?
Answer:
Share Certificate is a registered document issued by a company that is evidence of ownership of a specified number of shares of the company.

Question 7.
What is the minimum application money to be collected by Company as per the Companies Act?
Answer:
As per the companies act, the company should collect a minimum of 25% of the nominal value of shares.

Question 8.
To whom should the prospectus be filed before issuing it to the public?
Answer:
The prospectus should be filed with the Registrar of Companies before issuing it to the public.

Question 9.
What is meant by private placement?
Answer:
When a company offers its securities to a select group of persons not exceeding 200, it is called Private Placement.

Question 10.
To whom is Sweat Equity shares offered by a company?
Answer:
Sweat equity shares are issued to directors or employees of the company.

Question 11.
To whom can a company issue Bonus Shares?
Answer:
The company can issue Bonus Shares to its existing equity shares.

Question 12.
What is the subsequent issue after IPO called as?
Answer:
The subsequent issue after IPO is called FPO.

Question 13.
Name the method under which the issue price of shares is fixed through a bidding process.
Answer:
Under the Book Building method, the issue price of shares is fixed through a bidding process.

Question 14.
What is Public Issue?
Answer:
Public issue or offer means offering the shares to the public. The company invites the public to subscribe to its shares by issuing a prospectus.

Question 15.
Name the capital which is mentioned in the capital clause of the Memorandum of Association.
Answer:
Authorized Capital is mentioned in the capital clause of the Memorandum of Association.

1I. Correct the underlined words/and rewrite the following sentences.

Question 1.
Issued capital is the maximum capital that a company can raise by issuing shares.
Answer:
Authorized capital is the maximum capital that a company can raise by issuing shares.

Question 2.
Under the Fixed-Price issue method, the price of shares is fixed through a bidding process.
Answer:
Under Book Building Method the price of shares is fixed through a bidding process.

Question 3.
FPO refers to offering shares to the public for the first time.
Answer:
IPO refers to the offering of shares to the public for the first time.

Question 4.
Only Fully paid up shares can be forfeited.
Answer:
Only Partly paid-up shares can be forfeited.

Question 5.
Bonus shares are offered to existing employees of a company.
Answer:
Bonus shares are offered to existing shareholders of a company.

Question 6.
The company enters into an underwriting agreement with the shareholders.
Answer:
The company enters into an underwriting agreement with the underwriters.

Question 7.
Letter of Allotment is sent to applicants when no shares are allotted to them.
Answer:
Letter of Regret is sent to applicants when no shares are allotted to them.

Question 7.
IPO refers to the offering of shares to the public for the second time.
Answer:
FPO refers to offering shares to the public for the second time.

Question 8.
A duplicate share certificate must be issued within one month from the date of application.
Answer:
A duplicate share certificate must be issued within three months from the date of application.

Question 9.
Call money can not exceed 5% of the nominal value of shares.
Answer:
Call money can not exceed 25% of the nominal value of shares.

1J. Arrange in proper order.

Question 1.
(a) Forfeiture of shares
(b) Calls on shares
(c) Allotment of shares
Answer:
(a) Allotment of shares
(b) Calls on shares
(c) forfeiture of shares

Question 2.
(a) Share certificate
(b) Allotment letter
(c) Application from
Answer:
(a) Application form
(b) Allotment letter
(c) share certificate

Question 3.
(a) Return of allotment
(b) Application form
(c) Minimum Subscription
Answer:
(a) Minimum subscription
(b) Application form
(c) Return of allocation

2. Explain the following terms/concepts.

Question 1.
Transmission of shares.
Answer:

Transmission of shares means the transfer of the title of shares by the operation of law.
When the shares of a member are automatically transferred to another person on the death, insolvency, or insanity of a member it is called Transmission of shares.
Transmission of shares is an involuntary action.
There is only one party i.e., a legal heir who indicates the process of transmission.
The legal heir or official receiver need not pay any consideration for the shares.
There is no need to submit an Instrument of Transfer of pay stamp duty.

Question 2.
Bonus shares
Answer:

Bonus Shares are shares distributed by a company to its current shareholders as fully paid shares free of charge.
The Bonus Shares are given to the existing equity shareholders according to their existing proportion of equity shareholdings.

Question 3.
Allotment of Shares
Answer:

Allotment means the distribution of shares among the applicants. It means giving shares to share applicants of to specific persons with whom the company has entered into the contract.
Allotment of shares is a procedure in which shares are distributed to those applicants who have submitted a written application along with the application money.

Question 4.
Employees Stock Option Scheme
Answer:
An employee stock option plan is an employee benefits scheme under which the company encourages its employees to acquire ownership in the form of shares. Under this scheme, permanent employees, Directors or Officers of the Company or its holding company or subsidiary company are offered the benefit or right to purchase the equity shares of the company at a future date at a predetermined price.

Question 5.
Surrender of Shares
Answer:

This means the voluntary return of shares by the member to the company for cancellation.
Surrender of shares is allowed only if there is no other option but to forfeit the shares.
Only partly paid-up shares can be surrendered.
Surrendered shares can be surrendered when a company provides for such surrender of shares.

Question 6.
Sweat equity shares
Answer:
These are shares issued by a company to its directors or employees at a discount or for consideration other than cash. It is one of the modes of making share-based payments to employees. It is issued in recognition of their valuable contribution to the prosperity of the company.

Question 7.
Share Certificate
Answer:
A Share certificate refers to documents that are issued by a company evidencing that a person named in such certificate is the owner of the shares of the company stated in the share certificate. Share certificate has to be issued under the common seal of the company. It should be issued within 2 months from the date of allotment against the allotment letter.

Question 8.
Authorized Capital
Answer:

The Authorized capital is the maximum amount of capital that a company can raise through the issue of shares to the shareholders.
The Authorized capital of a company is also called Registered Capital or Nominal Capital.
Authorized capital is the maximum capital that is authorized by the company’s memorandum of Association.

Question 9.
Forfeiture of shares
Answer:
If a shareholder, who is called upon to pay any call fails to pay the amount, even after sending many reminders the company may forfeit its shares. Thus forfeiture of shares means cancellation of shares.

Question 10.
Paid-up capital
Answer:

Paid-up capital is the amount of money a company has received from shareholders in exchange for shares.
It is the total amount of money paid up by the shareholders when the company has called up or demanded them to pay.
The paid-up capital can be equal to or less than the authorized capital.

Question 11.
Calls on Shares
Answer:

Whenever a company issue shares, the company may ask shareholders to pay the value of shares in installment which is known as calls on shares.
The company can demand part or full amount of the balance amount of unpaid shares.

Question 12.
Subscribed Capital.
Answer:

Subscribed share capital is that part of issued share capital for which a company has positively received a subscription from the investor.
It is a part of Issued Capital that has been subscribed by investors or purchased by the general public.

Question 13.
Minimum Subscription
Answer:
Minimum subscription means a minimum amount decided by the ROC which should be build-up by the company by issuing securities to the general public. If the company failed in minimum subscription then it has to return the entire amount back to the applicants.

Question 14.
Transfer of shares
Answer:

Transfer of shares means the transfer of ownership of the shares from one person to another against consideration.
Transfer of shares is effected by removing the name of the existing shareholders (transferor) from the register of members and inserting the name of the new member (transferee).
Transfer of shares is a voluntary process of transferring shares by a member of a company.

Question 15.
Initial Public Offer (IPO)
Answer:
The initial public offering is the sale of equity shares to the public first time in order to raise capital. This is the most popular and common method used by companies. The company invites the public to subscribe to its shares by issuing prospects.

Question 16.
Blank Transfer
Answer:

The Blank transfer means the sale or transfer of securities in which the name of the buyer or transferee is not recorded.
When a member signs the Instrument of transfer without filling in the name of the transferee and hands it over to the transferee with the share certificate it is called ‘Blank Transfer.’
The blank transfer enables easy to purchase and sale of shares as the blank transfer form can be sold any number of times.
The intermediate buyers need not pay stamp duty.

Question 17.
Further Public Offer (FPO)
Answer:
It is also called a follow-on public offer. When the company issue shares to the public after IPO, it is called a further public offer. Thus every issue of shares by a listed company after its IPO is called an FPO. FPO leads to an increase in the subscribed capital of the company.

Question 18.
Forged Transfer
Answer:

An instrument on which if the signature of the transferor is forged is called forged transfer.
It is a null transfer and does not counter any title.
As the signature of the transferor is forged, the company should not register such transfer of shares.

Question 19.
Rights issue
Answer:
A rights issue is an invitation to existing shareholders to purchase additional new shares in the company. A rights issue is a way by which a listed company can raise additional capital.

Question 20.
Private Placement
Answer:
When a company offers its securities to a selected group of persons not exceeding 200, it is called private placement. Here securities are not offered to the general public.

5. Study the following cases and express your opinion.

1. Eva Ltd. Company’s capital structure is made up of 1,00,000 equity shares having a face value of ₹ 10/- each. The company has offered to the public 40,000 equity shares and out of this, the public has subscribed for 30,000 equity shares. State the following in rupees-

Question (a).
Authorized capital
Answer:
The authorized capital is ₹ 10,00,000 (1,00,000 equity shares × ₹ 10/- each)

Question (b).
Subscribed capital
Ans. The subscribed capital is ₹ 3,00,000 (30,000 equity shares × ₹ 10/- each)

Question (c).
Issued capital
Answer:
The issued capital is ₹ 4,00,000 (40,000 equity shares × ₹ 10/- each)

2. TRI. Ltd company is a newly incorporated public company and wants to raise share capital by issuing equity shares in the market. The board of directors is considering various options for this. Advise the board on the following matters:

Question (a).
What should the company offer – IPO or FPO?
Answer:
The Company should offer IPO.

Question (b).
Can the company offer Bonus shares to raise its capital?
Answer:
The company cannot offer Bonus Shares. Bonus Shares are given out of only accumulated capital or reserves only.

Question (c).
Can the company enter into an underwriting Agreement?
Answer:
Yes. The company can enter into an Underwriting Agreement. The underwriters assure the company to take up the unsold shares so that company can be able to raise the minimum subscription.

3. Silver ltd. The company has recently come out with its public offer through FPO. Their issue was over-subscribed. The board of directors now wants to start the allotment process.

Question (a).
Should the company set up an allotment committee?
Answer:
Yes. The company should set up an allotment committee as the issue is over-subscribed so the Board has to set up an allotment committee.

Question (b).
How should the company information to whom the company is allotting shares?
Answer:
The company should inform the applicants through a letter of allotment for allotting shares.

Question (c).
Within what period should the company issue a share certificate?
Answer:
The company should issue share certificates within two months from the date of allotment.

4. Red Tubes Ltd. has made a demand on its shareholders to pay the balance unpaid amount of ₹ 20/- per share (having a face value of ₹ 100) held by them. The company has sent letters asking the shareholders to pay the money to its Bankers within the specified time.

Question (a).
Are the shareholders liable to pay ₹ 20/- for the shares held by them?
Answer:
Yes. The shareholders are liable to pay ₹ 20 for the shares held by them. When a company demands the shareholder to pay a part or full amount of the balance amount unpaid on shares it is called ‘calls on shares’.

Question (b).
Name the letter sent by the company to its shareholders asking them to pay ₹ 20/-
Answer:
The company will send a ‘Call Letter’ to its shareholders for asking them to pay ₹ 20.

Question (c).
What happens if the shareholders fail to pay the money within a specific time?
Answer:
If a shareholder fails to pay call money within the specified time, the company can forfeit the shares.

5. X owns 100 shares and Y owns 500 shares of RED tubes. The company has asked all its shareholders to pay the balance unpaid amount of rupees 20. X pays full money demanded by the company and Y failed to pay the money due to poor financial condition.

Question (a).
Can the company forfeit the shares of Y?
Answer:
Yes. The company can forfeit the shares of ‘Y’ as he failed to pay calls on shares within a certain period.

Question (b).
Can the company forfeit the shares of X?
Answer:
The company cannot forfeit the shares of ‘X’ as he paid the full amount of shares. Only partly paid-up shares can be forfeited.

Question (c).
Can X transfer his shares?
Answer:
Yes. X can transfer his shares by filling Instrument of transfer.

4. Distinguish between the following.

Question 1.
Initial Public Offer and Further Public Offer
Answer:

Points	Initial Public offer	Further Public offer
1. Meaning	IPO refers to an offer of Securities by an unlisted public company to the public for the first time.	FPO means an offer of securities by a listed public company to the public to raise subsequent capital.
2. Raising Money	Raising Money for the first time from the public.	Before FPO Company has already raised money through an IPO.
3. When Issued	It is usually issued by an existing company that wants to raise capital from the public for the first time.	It is usually issued by a listed public company when it wants to raise further capital from the public.
4. Order of Issue	IPO precedes FPO. IPO is the first time sale of shares to the public.	FPO is always done after IPO. FPO is the second or subsequent sale of shares to the public.
5. Listing	The company has to get itself listed for the first time before issuing IPO.	A company making an FPO is already a listed company.
6. Risk	It is very risky for the investor as he cannot predict the company’s performance.	It is less risky for the investor as he has an idea of the company’s past performance and can judge its future performance.

Question 2.
Fixed Price Issue Method and Book Building Method
Answer:

Points	Fixed Price Issue Method	Book Building Method
1. Meaning	Under this method, the issue price of shares is mentioned in the prospectus and investors have to buy shares at that price only.	Under this method, the issue price is determined by a bidding process.
2. Price of Shares	The exact price of shares is known in advance and it is mentioned in the prospectus.	The price of shares is not known in advance only the minimum price and maximum price at which the company is willing to sell the shares is known in advance.
3. Prospectus	The company has to issue a prospectus and it contains the details of the price at which shares are offered and the total number of shares offered by the company.	The company issues a Red Herring Prospectus. It contains only the price band and the total size of the issue.
4. Determination of Demand	The company comes to know the public demand for its shares only after the closure of the issue.	The company comes to know the public demand for its shares every day. The bids are registered in the book .everyday till the closure of the issue.
5. Payment of Application Money	Application money or entire money has to be paid by the investor at the time of submitting the application for shares.	Only application money has to be paid at the time of bidding. Money will be collected only after the issue price has been fixed.
6. When Used	It can be used for any issue i.e., Public issues, Rights Issues, FSOS, etc.	It is usually used in public issues i.e., IPO and FPO

Question 3.
Right shares and Bonus shares
Answer:

Points	Rights Shares	Bonus Shares
1. Meaning	In the rights issues, shares are offered to the existing equity shareholders.	Bonus shares are issued to the existing equity shareholders free of cost.
2. Payment	Subscribers have to pay for the Right Shares.	Bonus Shares are issued free of cost to the shareholders.
3. Partly/Fully paid-up shares	Shareholders have to pay for these shares as Application Money, Allotment, Call money, etc.	Bonus Shares are fully paid up shares so no money has to be paid by shareholders to the company.
4. Minimum Subscription	The company has to obtain a minimum subscription for Rights shares.	There is no minimum Subscription to be collected for Bonus shares.
5. Right to Renounce	The shareholders can renounce their shares.	Shareholders cannot renounce their bonus share.
6. Purpose of Issue	The main purpose to issue rights shares is to raise fresh funds and along with it to give a chance to their existing members to increase their shareholding.	The main purpose of issuing bonus shares, is to give rewards to its existing equity shareholders out of its accumulated huge profits or Reserves.

Question 4.
Transfer of shares and Transmission of shares
Answer:

Points	Transfer of shares	Transmission of shares
1. Meaning	Transfer of shares means the transfer of ownership of shares from one person to another by entering into a contract.	It means the transfer of ownership of a member’s shares to his legal representative due to the operation of law. It takes place on the death of insolvency or insanity of the members.
2. When Done	It is done when the member wants to sell his shares or give his shares as a gift.	It is done when the member dies or becomes insolvent or suffering from insanity.
3. Nature of Action	It is a voluntary action taken by the member.	It is an involuntary action. It is performed by operation of law.
4. Parties Involved	In the transfer of shares, there are two parties involved – the member who is called as transferor and the buyer who is called as transferee.	There is only one party e.g., the nominee of the members in case of death of the member or the legal representative.
5. Instrument of transfer	Transfer requires an Instrument of transfer.	No instrument of transfer is needed.
6. Initiated by	The transferor initiates the transfer process.	Legal representative or official receiver initiates the process of transmission.
7. Consideration	Transfer of shares is done often by the member to receiving some consideration e.g., money.	In the transmission of shares, no consideration is involved.
8. Liability	The liability of the transferor ends after the shares are transferred.	Original liability of the member continues in case of transmission of shares.
9. Stamp duty	Stamp duty as per the market value of shares has to be paid.	No stamp duty is to be paid.

5. Answer in brief.

Question 1.
What is Book Building Method?
Answer:

The method of offering shares by providing a price range is called the book building method.
In the book, building method shares will be sold by the bidding process.
The company issues a Red Herring Prospectus which contains a price range or price band and as the investor to bid on it.
In this method, the company doesn’t fix up a particular price for the share but gives a price range e.g., ₹ 80 to ₹ 100.
When bidding for the shares, investors have to decide at which price they would like to bid for the shares e.g. ₹ 80, ₹ 90, ₹ 100.
The lower price band (₹ 80) is known as the floor price and the highest price band (₹ 100) is known as the cap price. The final price at which shares are offered to investors is called the cut-off price.
Board on the demand and supply of the shares, decides the final price is to be fixed.
Investors can bid on any number of shares that they are willing to buy at a given price band. Such Bidding is kept open for 5 days.
The bids with application money are to be submitted to the Lead Merchant Bankers called ‘Book Runners’ who enter the bids in a book.
After bidding, the company fixes a cut-off price at which shares on offer can be sold.
The company issues a prospectus that contains the final price.
Book Building method is used for public issues i.e., IPO and FPO.

Question 2.
State the provisions for the Rights issue.
Answer:

When a company wants to issue further capital it can issue shares to its existing equity shareholders which are called Rights Issue.
According to the Companies Act, 2013 company has to fulfill certain provisions for making a Rights Issue.
the provisions are
- Rights shares are sold to the existing shareholders at a price that is lesser than its market price.
- A company has to send a ‘Letter of offer’ to the existing shareholders at the time of issuing Rights Shares.
- The letter of offer shall mention
- The number of shares offered.
- The period of offer i.e., offer is valid for a period not less than fifteen days and not exceeding thirty days from the date of offer.
- The letter of offer can be sent by registered post, speed post, courier, or through electronic mode.
- If a shareholder does not respond to the Rights Issue offer within a given time, it is implied that he is not interested in the offer and the company can offer the unsold shares to new Investors.

Question 3.
State the provisions related to Bonus Shares.
Answer:

Bonus Shares are fully paid shares issued free of cost to the existing equity shareholders.
According to Companies Act 2013, every company has to follow certain provisions to issue Bonus Shares.

Following are the provisions related to Bonus Issue-

A company can issue Bonus Shares only out of
- Free reserves or
- Securities Premium Account
- Capital Redemption Reserve Account
A company cannot issue Bonus Shares only out of Reserves credited by the Revaluation of Assets.
It also cannot issue Bonus Shares instead of paying dividend.
Once the announcement for Bonus Shares is made by the Board of Directors, it cannot be then withdrawn.
Bonus shares are fully paid up shares.
Shareholders cannot renounce i.e give away their Bonus Shares to another person.
There is no minimum subscription to be collected.

Question 4.
State the general principles/rules for allotment of shares.
Answer:
Every company issuing shares has to follow rules or general principles given by the Companies Act 2013 as follows:

Proper Authority: The Board of Directors or the allotment committee set up by the Board has the authority to allot shares.
Allotment must be against application only: A Company can allot shares only if it has received a written application for shares from the applicant. Allotment of shares cannot take place on the basis of an oral request.
Reasonable time: As per the Act, allotment shall be done within 60 days of receipt of application money. Allotment can be made from the fifth day from the date of issue of prospectus.
Absolute and Unconditional allotment: Shares should be allotted on the same terms as stated in the prospectus and application form. No change in terms of allotment or new conditions can be added at the time of allotment.
Communication: Company has to inform the applicant that shares have been allotted, to him by sending a letter of allotment or allotment advice. The letter gives details of a number of shares allotted amount of Allotment money to be paid etc.
Allotment should not be in Contravention (Violation) of any other laws: A company cannot allot shares by violating or contradicting any other existing laws e.g., shares cannot be allotted to a minor, of a country where a company operates its business.

Question 5.
State the contents of the Share Certificate.
Answer:
A Share certificate refers to a document which is issued by a company evidencing that a person named in such certificate is the owner of the shares of the company stated in the share certificate.
Share certificate has to be issued under the common seal of the company. It should be issued within 2 months from the date of allotment against the allotment letter.

Contents of Share Certificate:
Share Certificate should be in Form SH – 1 as prescribed under Companies (Share Capital and Debenture) Rules 2014.

Name of the company with Registered office address
Folio Number
Share Certificate Number
Name of Member
Nature of share number of shares and a distinctive number of shares.
Amount paid on shares
Common seal, if any, and signature of two directors and company secretary.

Question 6.
What are the effects of forfeiture of shares?
Answer:
If a shareholder, who is called upon to pay any call fails to pay the amount, even after sending many reminders the company may forfeit his shares. Thus forfeiture of shares means cancellation of shares.

Effects of Forfeiture

Cessation of Membership: On forfeiture, a member ceases to be a member of a company and loses all membership rights. The member’s name is removed from the Register of Members.
Liability of Member: A member is liable for unpaid calls even after forfeiture of shares. The liability ceases only when the company reissues the forfeited shares.
Liquidation of Company: If a company goes in for liquidation within one year of forfeiture of shares, the member whose shares have been forfeited is liable to pay the calls as a past member.

Question 7.
When can the Board of Directors refuse the transfer of shares?
Answer:

Board of Directors can refuse transfer of shares as they have authority to refuse registration of transfer of shares.
A notice of refusal of transfer is to be sent by the board to a member within 30 days from the date on which the instrument of transfer is received by the company.
The board may refuse to register the transfer under following conditions.
- When the provisions for transfer of shares as given in the Articles of Association are not fulfilled by the member.
- When the instrument of transfer is not as per the rules prescribed under the Companies Act.
- When the instrument is not accompanied by the share certificate.
- When the company has a lien on the shares to be transferred.

Question 8.
Explain Employee Stock Option Scheme.
Answer:
An employee stock option plan is an employee benefits scheme under which the company encourages its employees to acquire ownership in the form of shares. Under this scheme, permanent employees, Directors or Officers of the Company or its holding company or subsidiary company are offered the benefit or right to purchase the equity shares of the company at a future date at a predetermined price. Generally these shares are issued at discount. The shares are offered at a price lesser than their market price.

Following are the provisions related to ESOS:

A company may offer the shares directly to the employees or through an Employee Welfare Trust.
The shares are offered at a price lesser than their market price.
There is a minimum vesting period of one year.
Company specifies the lock-in period. It is a minimum of one year between grant of option and vesting.
Shares issued under this scheme enjoys dividend or voting rights only after buying by employees.
Company has to get the approval of shareholders through a special resolution to issue ESOS.
Employee neither transfer his option to any other person nor pledge/mortgage the shares issued under ESOS.
Company has to set up a compensation committee to administer ESOS.
The company has to fulfil the provision of SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits) Regulations, 2014.

Question 9.
What are Calls on shares?
Answer:

Whenever a company issues shares, the company may ask its shareholder to pay value of shares in installment which is known as calls on shares.
Company can demand part or full amount of balance amount of unpaid shares.
Beside the application money and allotment money if a company demands the balance unpaid amount on shares it is called as calls on shares.
The unpaid amount on partly paid-up shares is a liability of the shareholders.
Calls on shares can be made by the Board of Directors in the interest of the company.
To make a call on shares, company has to send a call letter or notice to the shareholders. This notice is drafted by a secretary and issued in the name of the board of directors. The company gives them a minimum of 14 days notice to pay calls money to the Company’s Banker.
No call can be made for more than 25% of the nominal value of shares.

Question 10.
Explain private placement method for the issue of shares.
Answer:

When a company offers its securities to a select group of persons not exceeding 200, it is called a private placement.
In private placement, the company offers its securities only to identified person and not to the general public.
Statement in lieu of prospectus should be filed by the company with ROC before making a private placement.
The Board of directors selects or identify the persons to be included in the select group. They can be mutual funds, Institutional Investors etc.
Company has to issue private placement offer letter along with the application.
The shares offered can be fully or partly paid up and the consideration should be paid by cheque, Demand Draft, etc. but not by cash.
Right to renunciation is not given to applicants under private placement. The company has to get approval of shareholders through a special resolution.
A company can make private placement through a rights issue and preferential allotment.

6. Justify the following statements.

Question 1.
Company has to fulfill certain provisions while making Right Issue.
Answer:

When a company wants to issue further capital it can issue shares to its existing equity shareholders which is called Rights Issue.
According to the Companies Act 2013 company has to fulfil certain provisions for a making Rights Issue.
The provisions are
- Rights shares are sold to the existing shareholders at a price that is lesser than its market price.
- A company has to send ‘Letter of offer’ to the existing shareholders at the time of issuing Right Shares.
- The letter of offer shall mention
  - The number of shares offered.
  - The Period of offer i.e., offer is valid for a period not less than fifteen days and not exceeding thirty days from the date of offer.
- The letter of offer can be sent by registered post, speed post, courier or through electronic mode.
- If a shareholder does not respond to the Rights Issue offer within a given time, it is implied that he is not interested in the offer and company can offer the unsold shares to new Investors.

Question 2.
To issue Bonus shares a company has to fulfil certain provisions.
Answer:

Bonus shares are fully paid shares issued free of cost to the existing equity shareholders.
According to Companies Act 2013, every company has to follow certain provisions to issue Bonus Shares.

Following are the provisions related to Bonus Issue-

A company can issue Bonus shares only out of
- Free reserves or
- Securities Premium Account
- Capital Redemption Reserve Account
A company cannot issue Bonus Shares only out of Reserves credited by the Revaluation of Assets.
It also cannot issue Bonus Shares instead of paying dividends.
Once the announcement for Bonus Shares is made by the Board of Directors, it cannot be then withdrawn.
Bonus shares are fully paid up shares.
Shareholders cannot renounce i.e., give away their Bonus Shares to another person.
There is no minimum subscription to be collected.

Question 3.
ESOS is offered by a company to its permanent employees, Directors, and officers.
Answer:

A company can raise funds by offering shares to its existing permanent employees by ESOS Scheme.
Under this scheme permanent employees Directors or officers of the company are offered the benefit or right to purchase the equity shares of the company at a future date with a pre-determined price.
ESOS is followed by the company to encourage its employees and to give certain benefits to them.
Through ESOS, the company can retain its good and talented employees.
A company may offer the shares directly to the employees or through an Employee Welfare Trust.
It is helpful to the company to generate goodwill in the market also.

Question 4.
The company has to fulfill general principles/rules for allotment of shares.
Answer:
Every company issuing shares has to follow rules or general principles given by the Companies Act, 2013 as follows:

Proper Authority: The Board of Directors or the allotment committee set up by the Board has the authority to allot shares.
Allotment must be against application only: A Company can allot shares only if it has received a written application for shares from the applicant. Allotment of shares cannot take place on the basis of an oral request.
Reasonable time: As per the Act, allotment shall be done within 60 days of receipt of application money. Allotment can be made from the fifth day from the date of issue of prospectus.
Absolute and Unconditional allotment: Shares should be allotted on the same terms as stated in the prospectus and application form. No change in terms of allotment or new conditions can be added at the time of allotment.
Communication: Company has to inform the applicant that shares have been allotted to him by sending a letter of allotment or allotment advice. The letter gives details of a number of shares allotted, amount of Allotment Money to be paid etc.
Allotment should not be in Contravention (Violation) of any other laws: A company cannot allot shares by violating or contradicting any other existing laws e.g., shares cannot be allotted to a minor, of a country where a company operates its business.

Question 5.
A Company can issue a duplicate share certificate.
Answer:
A Company can issue a duplicate share certificate in the following circumstances:

If original share certificate has been defaced, mutilated or tom and is surrendered to the company.
If it has been proved by the holder that the original share certificate is lost or destroyed.
In case of loss of share certificate, the company puts up a notice in the newspaper to announce the loss of the share certificate.
If the company does not get any response from the public within the specified time, then the company issues a duplicate share certificate.
Duplicate share certificate should be issued within three months from the date of application.
Duplicate share certificate should be issued within 3 months from the date of application with bold ‘duplicate share certificate’ marked on it.

Question 6.
Board of directors has the authority to forfeit shares.
Answer:

Forfeiture of shares is a process where the company forfeits the shares of a member or shareholder who fails to pay a call on shares. The forfeiture of a share is a forceful activity performed by a company due to non-payment of calls by shareholders.
Only the Board of directors can forfeit the shares if the process of forfeiture is authorised by the Articles of Association.
Board of directors can forfeit shares only in the interest of the company.
A 14 days of notice should be sent to a concerned member.
Thus Board of directors can make forfeiture of shares.

Question 7.
A member of a public company can transfer shares.
Answer:

Transfer of shares means voluntary transfer of shares by a member of a company to another person against consideration.
In the case of public companies, shares are freely transferable subject to provisions of the Articles of Association.
A member has to apply to the company for the transfer of shares by filling the ‘Instrument of Transfer’.
Member who is transferring the shares is called as Transferor and to whom shares are transferred is called Transferee.
Transfer is said to be completed only when the transfer is registered in the Register of Members.

Question 8.
The Board of Directors can refuse the transfer of shares.
Answer:

Board of Directors can refuse transfer of shares as they have authority to refuse registration of transfer of shares.
A notice of refusal of transfer is to be sent by the board to a member within 30 days from the date on which the instrument of transfer is received by the company.
The board may refuse to register the transfer under the following conditions.
- When the provisions for transfer of shares as given in the Articles of Association is not fulfilled by the member.
- When the instrument of transfer is not as per the rules prescribed under the Companies Act.
- When the instrument is not accompanied by the share certificate.
- When the company has a lien on the shares to be transferred.

7. Answer the following questions.

Question 1.
Explain the classification of Share Capital.
OR
Explain types of Share Capital.
Answer:
Share capital is the capital that is built up by the company by issuing shares in the market. Share capital consist of capital that is made up of Equity shares and Preference shares.
Share capital can be classified as-
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(i) Authorised or Nominal or Registered Capital

The Authorized capital is the maximum amount of capital that a company can raise through the issue of shares to the shareholders.
The Authorized capital of a company is also called as the Registered capital or Nominal Capital.
Authorized capital is the maximum capital that is authorized by the company’s Memorandum of Association.
The Authorized capital is mentioned in the Memorandum of Association of the company under the heading ‘capital clause’ and the company pays stamp duty on this amount at the time of incorporation.
Authorized capital is also called as ‘Nominal Capital’ as usually a company never issues the entire Authorized Capital.
A company can increase its Authorized Capital by altering its Memorandum of Association.
The maximum limit of authorized capital is registered with the registrar of the companies.
Example of Authorized Capital: XYZ Ltd. Company has an authorized capital of ₹ 10,00,000, then it can issue shares worth up to ₹ 10,00,000 to its shareholders and cannot issue anything beyond it.

(ii) Issued and Unissued capital:

Issued capital is that portion of authorized shares capital that had been raised by issuing shares to the general public.
These are the shares that the company offers to prospective investors for a subscription.
The issued capital of a company may be equal to or less than the Authorized Capital of incorporation.
The balance part of Authorized Capital which is not offered to the public for subscription is called ‘unissued capital’.
Unissued capital is that capital which a Company is authorized to issue but has not issued as shares.
Unissued capital is the balance part of Authorised capital which is not offered to the public.
Example of Issued and Unissued Capital: XYZ Ltd Company can have issued Capital of ₹ 4,00,000 divided into 40,000
Equity Shares at Face Value of ₹ 10/- each and the Unissued Capital 6,00,000 divided into 60,000 equity shares of ₹ 10/- each.

(iii) Subscribed and Unsubscribed Capital:

Subscribed share capital is that part of issued share capital for which a company has positively received a subscription from the investor.
It is a part of Issued Capital that has been subscribed by investors or purchased by the general public.
The subscribed capital may be equal to or less than the issued capital.
The part of the Issued Capital which is not subscribed by the investors is called as ‘Unsubscribed Capital’.
Example of Issued and Unissued capital: If XYZ Ltd company has issued capital ₹ 4,00,000 i.e., it has issued 40,000 equity shares of ₹ 10 each and company has received subscription for 30,000 shares i.e., for 30,000 equity shares of ₹ 10/- each then its subscribed capital is ₹ 3,00,000 and unsubscribed capital will be ₹ 1,00,000 divided into 10,000 Equity shares of ₹ 10/- each.

(iv) Called up and Uncalled capital and Reserve capital:

Called up share capital is that part of share capital that has been called by the company for payment from shareholders.
The company collects the full value of shares in installments and each installment is called a ‘call’.
Uncalled Capital is that part of subscribed capital that is not demanded from the shareholders.
A company can decide to keep aside a part of its uncalled capital to be called up only at the time of winding up of a company to meet its financial requirements. Which is called a Reserve Capital.

Example of call up, uncalled and Reserve Capital.
If XYZ Ltd company is to subscribed capital is ₹ 3,00,000 i.e., 30,000 equity shares of face value of ₹ 10/- each. Out of which company made first call of ₹ 5/- per share, so company called up capital will be ₹ 1,50,000 (30,000 Equity shares × ₹ 5/- each = ₹ 1,50,000)

If the company decides to keep ₹ 1/- per share as capital to be collected at the time of the winding-up, the Reserve Capital will be 30,000 (30,000 equity shares of ₹ 10 each.)
Uncalled Capital will be ₹ 1,20,000 (30,000 equity shares were 4 per share which will be called up in the future.)

(v) Paid-up capital and calls in Arrears:

Paid-up capital is the amount of money a company has received from shareholders in exchange for shares.
It is the total amount of money paid up by the shareholders when the company has called up or demanded them to pay.
The paid-up capital can be equal to or less than the authorized capital.
Unpaid capital means any uncalled or unpaid share capital. The amount not paid to shareholders is also called as calls in Arrears.
Every shareholder has to pay calls as and when the company demands, failure to pay the calls may lead to future forfeiture of shares (cancellation of shares).

Example of paid up capital and calls in Arrears.
‘XYZ’ Ltd Company has made a call of ₹ 5/- per share on 30,000 equity shares, so if all the shareholder have paid the calls, then paid-up capital will be ₹ 1,50,000 (30,000 equity shares of ₹ 5/- per share). But if 10,000 Equity Shareholders have not paid calls then the paid-up capital will be ₹ 1,00,000 (20,000 Equity Shares × ₹ 5/- per share) and calls in Arrears will be ₹ 50,000 (10,000 Equity Shares × ₹ 5/- per share).

Question 2.
What are the methods of issue of shares to the public through public offer?
Answer:
Issue of shares is the process in which companies offer new shares to shareholders. The company follows different methods prescribed by the Companies Act 2013 while issuing the shares. There are two methods of issue of shares to the public through public offer, they are – Public issue or Public offer of shares.

A public offering is the sale of equity shares to the public in order to raise capital. This is the most popular and common method used by companies. The company invites the public to subscribe to its shares by issuing prospects. A company can use two pricing methods to offer shares to the public.

(i) Fixed Price Issue method:

In an initial public offering (IPO), if the shares are offered at a fixed price such issue is known as Fixed Price issue.
In this method, company mentions the Quantity and the price at which shares are offered.
Investors can pay a certain portion of face value of shares or the entire issue price along with the application.
Company issues shares at par. E.g., shares having a face value of ₹ 100 and is issued as ₹ 100, at premium e.g., a share having a face value of 100 and is issued at ₹ 150, or at discount e.g., face value is ₹ 100 and the insured price is ₹ 80/-.
Fixed price method is used for all types of issues i.e. Public issue, Right issue, Esos etc.

(ii) Book Building Method:

The method of offering shares by providing a price range is called the book building method.
In the book building method shares will be sold by the bidding process.
The company issues a Red Herring Prospectus which contains a price range or price band and asks the investor to bid on it.
In this method the company doesn’t fix up a particular price for the share but gives a price range e.g., ₹ 80 to 100.
When bidding for the shares, investors have to decide at which price they would like to bid for the shares e.g., ₹ 80, ₹ 90, ₹ 100.
The lower price band (₹ 80) is known as the floor price and the highest price band (₹ 100) is known as cap price. The final price at which shares are offered to investors is called cut off price.
Based on the demand and supply of the shares, the final price is fixed.
Investors can bid on any number of shares that they are willing to buy at given price band. Such bidding is kept open for 5 days.
The bids with application money is to be submitted to the Lead Merchant Bankers called ‘Book Runners’ who enter the bids in a book.
After bidding, the company fixes cut off the price at which shares on offer can be sold.
Company issues a prospectus which contains the final price.
Book Building method is used for public issues i.e. IPO and FPO.

Further public offer:
It is also called a follow on public offer. When the company issue shares to the public after IPO, it is called a a further public offer. Thus every issue of shares by a listed company after its IPO is called as FPO. FPO leads to an increase in the subscribed capital of the company.

Question 3.
Explain briefly the different types of shares offered by a company to its existing equity shareholders.
Answer:
The company issues equity shares in the market. The equity shareholders are the real owner of the company.
A company can raise funds by offering shares to its existing equity shareholders as follows.
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(i) Right Issue:
A right issue is an invitation to existing shareholders to purchase additional new shares in the company. A right issue is a way by which a listed company can raise additional capital. Instead of going for the public issue of shares, the company gives its existing shareholders, the right to subscribe to newly issued shares in proportion to their existing equity shareholding.

Whenever a company makes the further issue of shares the existing equity shareholders have preemptive rights means the first option to buy shares.

Company making rights issue has to fulfil the following provision:

Rights shares are sold to the existing shareholders at a price that is lesser than its market price.
A company has to send a ‘Letter of offer’ to the existing shareholders at the time of issuing Rights Shares.
The letter of offer shall mention
The number of shares offered.
The period of offer i.e., offer is valid for a period not less than fifteen days and not exceeding thirty days from the date of the offer.
The letter of offer can be sent by registered post, speed post, courier or through electronic mode.
If a shareholder does not respond to the Rights Issue offer within a given time, it is implied that he is not interested in the offer and company can offer the unsold shares to new Investors.

(ii) Bonus Issue/Bonus Shares:
Bonus Shares are shares distributed by a company to its current shareholders as fully paid shares free of charge. The Bonus shares are given to the existing equity shareholders according to their existing proportion of equity shareholdings.

Like for example, a company declaring one for two bonus share proportion means that an existing shareholder would get one bonus share of the company for every two shares held. Financially sound companies issue Bonus shares out of their accumulated distributable profits or reserves. Hence as the profits or reserves are capitalized, it is called “Capitalisation of Profits or Reserves.”

Following are the provisions related to Bonus Issue-

A company can issue Bonus shares only out of
Free reserves or
Securities Premium Account
Capital Redemption Reserve Account
A company cannot issue bonus shares only out of Reserves Credited by the Revaluation of Assets.
It also cannot issue Bonus Shares instead of paying dividends.
Once the announcement for Bonus shares is made by the Board of Directors, it cannot be then withdrawn.
Bonus shares are fully paid up shares.
Shareholders cannot renounce i.e, give away their Bonus Shares to another person.
There is no minimum subscription to be collected.

Question 4.
Explain the statutory provisions for the allotment of shares.
Answer:

The allotment of shares is the issuing of new shares to an applicant based on the application submitted or to the existing shareholders.
Every company has to fulfill the provisions of the Companies Act for making allotment of shares.
The provisions which are laid down by the Companies Act, 2013 are called statutory provisions.

(i) Registration of Prospectus:

A copy of the prospectus must be filed with the Registrar of Companies for registration on or before the date of its publication.
In the case of the newly formed company, a prospectus must be signed by every proposed director or director or his duly authorized advocate. The copy of the prospectus is drafted by the secretary of the company with the permission of the board of directors.

(ii) Application Money:

The applicant has to pay a minimum of 5% of nominal amount of the shares along with the application form.
For public limited companies SEBI has specified that application money should be minimum of 25% of the nominal amount of shares.
The application money is to be paid in the Bank specified by the company.

(iii) Minimum Subscription:

Minimum Subscription is the amount which is mentioned in the prospectus. It is the minimum amount of shares which should be bought by the subscribers.
According to SEBI minimum subscription should be 90% of the issue.
In case the minimum subscription is not collected within the specified time, the company has to return the entire amount of application money to the subscribers.

(iv) Closing of Subscription list:

According to SEBI a company has to keep open its subscription list for at least three working days and not more than ten working days.
Applicants can apply for shares only when the subscription list is open.

(v) Basic of allotment:

Allotment of shares will be decided on the basis of each category of subscribers.
Allotment of shares will be as per the minimum application size which is fixed by the company.

(vi) Over Subscription:

Oversubscription refers to a situation in which a company receives more application of shares than the number of shares offered.
SEBI does not allow any allotment which is in excess of the offer given by the company through a document or prospectus.
SEBI may permit to allot the shares not more than 10% of the net offer.

(vii) Permission to deal on Stock Exchanges:

Every company, before making a public offer shall apply to one or more recognized Stock Exchanges to take permission for listing its shares with them
The prospectus must mention the name of the stock exchange in which the company is listed.
The prospectus should also state the fact that an application for permission to list in that stock exchange has been made by the company.

(viii) Appointment of Managers to the issue and various other agencies.

The company has to appoint one or more Merchant Bankers to act as managers to the public issue.
The company has to appoint Registrar to the issue (institutions that keeps the records of the issue), collecting bankers and underwriters to the issue as well as brokers to the issue.
The company has to also appoint self-certified syndicate banks (banks certified by SEBI which offers ASBA facility to investors), which are certified by SEBI, advertising agents, etc.

Question 5.
Explain briefly the procedure for allotment of shares.
Answer:
Allotment of Shares:

Allotment means distribution of shares among the applicants. It means giving shares to share applicants or to specific persons with whom the company has entered into contract.
Allotment of shares is a procedure in which shares are distributed to those applicants who have submitted a written application along with the application money. If company allots shares alter fulfilling all statutory and general provisions of Companies Act, 2013 such allotment is called as “Regular Allotment”.

Procedure for Allotment of Shares
(i) Appointment of Allotment Committee

When the subscription list is closed the secretary informs the Board of Directors to make preparations for allotment of shares.
If the issue is par subscribed or under subscribed, the Board can do the allotment of shares.
In case of over subscription the board has to appoint and Allotment Committee to undertake the work of Allotment.
The Allotment Committees decides the basis of allotment and submits a report to the Board.

(ii) Hold Board Meeting to Decide Basis of Allotment

Board meeting is held to approve the allotment formula suggested by the Allotment Committee.
A representative of SEBI should be present when the allotment committee prepares the allotment formula.
After approval of the allotment formula, an allotment list is made.
If the shares are listed, then the company should take the permission of the concerned stock exchange.
The allotment list contains the names of allotters. Which should be signed by the chairman and secretary.

(iii) Pass Board Resolution for allotment:

A resolution is passed to allot shares in board meeting.
Secretary sends ‘Letter of Allotment’ to allotters those applicant whom shares are allotted.
Secretary has to send a ‘Letter of Regret’ to those applicants to whom no shares have been issued.
Along with the letter of Regret the application money is also refunded.
The company that issues shares in electronic form informs respective Depository (NSDL or CDSL) about allotment of shares.
It also provides details of applicants whom shares are allotted, number of shares allotted, etc.

(iv) Collection of Allotment Money:

The letter of allotment states the money to be paid by the applicant on the allotment of shares.
The money has to be paid in the Bank specified by the company within the stipulated time.
For all public issues and rights issues ASBA is compulsory since January 2016.

(v) Arrangement Relating to Letters of Renunciation:

An applicant who has been allotted shares can renounce the shares in favor of another person.
The applicant has to fill up a form for renunciation to the company with the original copy of the letter of allotment.
After the permission of the board, the secretary enters the detail of the new person in the application and allotment list.

(vi) Arrangement Relating to Splitting of Allotment letters:

An applicant who has been allotted shares can request for the splitting of allotment shares.
After getting the approval of the Board for the splitting. Secretary enters the details of the split in the list of split allotment for which secretary has to ensure spilled letter.

(vii) File Return of Allotment:

Secretary has to file a “Return of Allotment’ with the Registrar of Companies within 30 days of allotment of shares.
The return of allotment contains details of allotment of shares which includes the names and addresses of allotters, the value of shares allotted amount paid or payable on each share, etc.

(viii) Prepare Register of Members and Issue of Share Certificate

Secretary has to enter the names of all those applicants who have paid the allotment money in the Register of Members.
Secretary also has to prepare the share certificates and distributes them to all the members within two months from the date of allotment of shares.

Maharashtra Board Class 12 Secretarial Practice Solutions Chapter 2 Sources of Corporate Finance

September 9, 2024

Balbharti Maharashtra State Board Class 12 Secretarial Practice Solutions Chapter 2 Sources of Corporate Finance Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers.

Maharashtra State Board Class 12 Secretarial Practice Solutions Chapter 2 Sources of Corporate Finance

1A. Select the correct answer from the options given below and rewrite the statements.

Question 1.
___________ is the smallest unit in the total share capital of the company.
(a) Debenture
(b) Bonds
(c) Share
Answer:
(c) Share

Question 2.
The benefit of Depository Receipt is ability to raise capital in ___________ market.
(a) national
(b) local
(c) international
Answer:
(c) international

Question 3.
___________ are residual claimants against the income or assets of the company.
(a) Bondholders
(b) Equity shareholders
(c) Debenture holders
Answer:
(b) Equity shareholders

Question 4.
___________ participate in the management of their company.
(a) Preference shareholders
(b) Depositors
(c) Equity shareholders.
Answer:
(c) Equity shareholders

Question 5.
___________ shares are issued free of cost to existing equity shareholders.
(a) Bonus
(b) Right
(c) Equity
Answer:
(a) Bonus

Question 6.
The holder of preference share has the right to receive ___________ rate of dividend.
(a) fixed
(b) fluctuating
(c) lower
Answer:
(a) Fixed

Question 7.
Accumulated dividend is paid to ___________ preference shares.
(a) redeemable
(b) cumulative
(c) convertible
Answer:
(b) Cumulative

Question 8.
The holder of ___________ preference shares has the right to convert their shares into equity shares.
(a) cumulative
(b) convertible
(c) redeemable
Answer:
(b) Convertible

Question 9.
Debenture holders are ___________ of the company.
(a) creditors
(b) owners
(c) suppliers
Answer:
(a) creditors

Question 10.
___________ is paid on borrowed capital.
(a) Interest
(b) Discount
(c) Dividend
Answer:
(a) Interest

Question 11.
Debenture holders get fixed rate of ___________ return on their investment.
(a) interest
(b) dividend
(c) discount
Answer:
(a) interest

Question 12.
Convertible debentures are converted into ___________ after a specific period.
(a) equity shares
(b) deposits
(c) bonds
Answer:
(a) equity shares

Question 13.
Retained earnings are ___________ source of financing.
(a) internal
(b) external
(c) additional
Answer:
(a) internal

Question 14.
The holder of bond is ___________ of the company.
(a) secretary
(b) owner
(c) creditor
Answer:
(c) creditor

Question 15.
Company can accept deposits from public, minimum for ___________ months.
(a) six
(b) nine
(c) twelve
Answer:
(a) six

Question 16.
Company can accept deposits from public maximum for ___________ months.
(a) 12
(b) 24
(c) 36
Answer:
(c) 36

Question 17.
A depository receipt traded in ___________ is called American Depository Receipt.
(a) London
(b) Japan
(c) USA
Answer:
(c) the USA

1B. Match the pairs.

Question 1.
Maharashtra Board Class 12 Secretarial Practice Solutions Chapter 2 Sources of Corporate Finance 1B
Answer:

Group ‘A’	Group ‘B’
(a) Equity share capital	(1) Venture capital
(b) Debenture Trustees	(2) Trust Deed
(c) Preference shareholders	(3) Cautious investor
(d) Debenture Certificate	(4) Instrument of Debt
(e) Bonus shares	(5) Capitalisation of profit

1C. Write a word or a term or a phrase that can substitute each of the following statements.

Question 1.
The real masters of the company.
Answer:
Equity shareholders

Question 2.
A document of ownership of shares.
Answer:
Share certificate

Question 3.
The holders of these shares are entitled to participate in surplus profits.
Answer:
Participating preference shares

Question 4.
A party through whom the company deals with debenture holders.
Answer:
Debenture trustees

Question 5.
Name the shareholder who participates in the management.
Answer:
Equity shareholders

Question 6.
The value of a share is written on the share certificate.
Answer:
Face value

Question 7.
The value of a share is determined by demand and supply forces in the share market.
Answer:
Market value

Question 8.
The policy of using undistributed profit for the business.
Answer:
Retained earnings/ploughing back of profit

Question 9.
It is an acknowledgment of a loan issued by the company to the depositor.
Answer:
Deposit receipt

Question 10.
A dollar-denominated instrument trader in the USA.
Answer:
American Depository Receipt

Question 11.
The Depository Receipt is traded in a country other than the USA.
Answer:
Global depository receipt

Question 12.
Money raised by the company from the public for a minimum of 6 months to a maximum of 39 months.
Answer:
Public Deposits

Question 13.
Credit extended by the suppliers with an intention to increase their sales.
Answer:
Trade Credit

Question 14.
The credit facility is provided to a company having a current account with the bank.
Answer:
Overdraft

1D. State Whether the following statements are True or False.

Question 1.
Equity share capital is known as venture capital.
Answer:
True

Question 2.
Equity shareholders enjoy a fixed rate of dividends.
Answer:
False

Question 3.
Debenture holders have the right to vote at a general meeting of the company.
Answer:
False

Question 4.
Equity shareholders are described as ‘shock absorbers’ when a company has a financial crisis.
Answer:
True

Question 5.
Bondholders are owners of the company.
Answer:
True

Question 6.
Cash credit is given against hypothecation of goods and security.
Answer:
True

Question 7.
Trade credit is a major source of long-term finance.
Answer:
False

Question 8.
Depository bank stores the shares on behalf of the GDR holder.
Answer:
True

Question 9.
Financial institutions underwrite the issue of securities.
Answer:
True

1E. Find the odd one.

Question 1.
Debenture, Public Deposit, Retained Earnings
Answer:
Retained earnings

Question 2.
Face value, Market value, Redemption value
Answer:
Redemption value

Question 3.
Share certificate, Debenture certificate, ADR
Answer:
ADR

Question 4.
Trade credit, Overdraft, Cash credit
Answer:
Trade credit

1F. Complete the sentences.

Question 1.
The finance needed by business organisation is termed as ___________
Answer:
Capital

Question 2.
The convertible preference shareholders have a right to convert their shares into ___________
Answer:
Equity shares

Question 3.
Equity shareholders elect their representative Called ___________
Answer:
Directors

Question 4.
Bonus shares are issued as gift to ___________
Answer:
Equity share holders

Question 5.
The bondholders are ___________of the company.
Answer:
Creditors

Question 6.
Depository receipt traded in a country other than USA is called ___________
Answer:
Global Depository Receipt

Question 7.
First Industrial policy was declared in the year ___________
Answer:
1948

Question 8.
When goods are delivered by the supplier to the customer on the basis of deferred payment is called as ___________
Answer:
Trade credit

1G. Select the correct option from the bracket.

Question 1.
Maharashtra Board Class 12 Secretarial Practice Solutions Chapter 2 Sources of Corporate Finance 1G

(Fluctuating rate of dividend, Preference shares, Interest at fixed rate, Retained earnings, short term loan)
Answer:

Group ‘A’	Group ‘B’
(a) Equity shares	(1) Fluctuating rate of dividend
(b) Preference shares	(2) Dividend at a fixed rate
(c) Debentures	(3) Interest at a fixed rate
(d) Retained earnings	(4) Accumulated corporate profit
(e) Public Deposit	(5) short term loan

1H. Answer in one sentence.

Question 1.
What is a share?
Answer:
A share is the smallest unit of the share capital of a company.

Question 2.
What are equity shares?
Answer:
Equity shares are shares that do not preference shares and do not carry priority in receiving dividends nor repayment of capital.

Question 3.
What are preference shares?
Answer:
Preference shares are shares that have preferential rights with regard to receiving dividends and repayment of capital.

Question 4.
What are retained earnings?
Answer:
A part of the net profit which is not distributed to shareholders as dividend but retained by the company as reserve fund is retained earnings.

Question 5.
What is a debenture?
Answer:
It is a document/instrument issued in the form of a debenture certificate under the common seal of the company acknowledging/evidencing the debt.

Question 6.
What is a bond?
Answer:
A bond is a debt security and a formal contract to repay borrowed money with interest.

Question 7.
In which country can ADR be issued?
Answer:
ADR (American Depository Receipt) is a depository Receipt that is issued in the USA.

Question 8.
In which country can GDR be issued?
Answer:
GDR (Global depository receipt) can be issued in countries other than the USA.

Question 9.
What are convertible debentures?
Answer:
Convertible debentures are debentures that are converted into equity shares after a specific period as specified at the time of issue.

Question 10.
What are cumulative preference shares?
Answer:
Cumulative preference shares are shares where dividend, if not paid in a year accumulates till it is paid.

1I. Correct the underlined words and rewrite the following sentences.

Question 1.
Owned capital is temporary capital.
Answer:
Owned capital is permanent capital.

Question 2.
Equity shares get dividends at a fixed rate.
Answer:
Equity shares get dividends at fluctuating rates.

Question 3.
Preference shares get dividends at fluctuating rates.
Answer:
Preference shares get dividends at a fixed rate.

Question 4.
Retained earnings are an external source of finance.
Answer:
Retained earnings are an internal source of finance.

Question 5.
The debenture holder is the owner of the company.
Answer:
The debenture holder is a creditor of the company.

Question 6.
Bond is a source of short-term finance.
Answer:
Bond is a source of long-term finance.

Question 7.
Depository receipt traded in the USA is called Global Depository Receipt.
Answer:
Depository receipt traded in the USA is called American Depository Receipt.

2. Explain the following terms/Concepts.

Question 1.
Borrowed capital
Answer:

It consists of capital that is raised through borrowings.
It can be raised by issuing debentures, deposits, loans from banks or financial institutions.

Question 2.
Owned capital
Answer:

Owned capital is the capital raised by the company with the help of owners (shareholders).
It can be raised by issuing equity and preference shares.

Question 3.
Ploughing back of profit
Answer:

Ploughing back of profit or retained earnings is a management policy under which all profits are not distributed amongst shareholders.
It is an internal source of financing or self-financing as when the need arises, such reserves are ploughed back, brought into the business to meet the financial needs.

Question 4.
Overdraft
Answer:

It is a credit agreement made with a bank that allows an account holder to withdraw more money than what a company has in its account up to a specific/prescribed limit.
This facility is available to current account holders.

Question 5.
Trade Credit
Answer:

Trade credit is credit extended by one trader to another when goods and services are bought/sold on credit.
It facilitates the purchase of supplies without making an immediate payment.
It is used by business organisations as a source of short-term financing and granted to those having reasonable standing and goodwill.

3. Study the following case/situation and express your opinion.

1. The Balance sheet of a Donald Company for the year 2018-19 reveals equity share capital of Rs. 25,00,000 and retained earnings of Rs. 50,00,000.

Question (a).
Is the company financially sound?
Answer:
The company is financially sound as it has double the amount as reserves or retained earnings or kept aside profits.

Question (b).
Can the retained earnings be converted into capital?
Answer:
Yes, the retained earnings can be converted into capital by means of capitalisation of reserves.

Question (c).
What type of source retained earning is?
Answer:
Retained earning is self-financing or an internal source of finance.

2. Mr. Satish is a speculator. He desires to take advantage of the growing market for the company’s products and earn handsomely.

Question (a).
According to you, which type of share Mr. Satish will choose to invest in.
Answer:
As Mr. Satish is a speculator, he will choose equity shares to invest in because if there are good earnings/profits, so will be the rate of dividend.

Question (b).
What does he receive as a return on investment?
Answer:
He receives a fluctuating rate of dividends.

Question (C).
State anyone, right he will enjoy as a shareholder.
Answer:
The right to attend the meeting and vote on resolutions can be the right Mr. Satish can exercise as a member.

3. Mr. Rohit, an individual investor, invests his own funds in the securities. He depends on investment income and does not want to take any risk. He is interested in the definite rate of income and safety of the principal.

Question (a).
Name the type of security that Mr. Rohit will opt for.
Answer:
As Mr. Rohit does not want to take risks, he will opt for preference shares which will assure him of steady income and safety of his investment.

Question (b).
What does he receive as a return on his investment?
Answer:
Mr. Rohit will receive dividends in return.

Question (c).
The return on investment which he receives is fixed or fluctuating.
Answer:
The return on his investment will be fixed and not fluctuating.

4. Distinguish between the following.

Question 1.
Equity Shares and Preference Shares
Answer:

Points	Equity Shares	Preference Shares
1. Meaning	Shares that are not preference shares are called equity shares i.e. these shares do not have the preferential rights for payment of dividends and repayment of capital.	Preferences shares are shares that carry preferential rights as to payment of: Dividend and Repayment of capital.
2. Rate of Dividend	Equity shares are given dividends at a fluctuating rate depending upon the profits of the company.	Preference shareholders get dividends at a fixed rate.
3. Voting Right	Equity shareholders enjoy normal voting rights. They participate in the management of their company.	Preference shareholders do not enjoy normal voting right. They can vote only on matters affecting their interest.
4. Return of Capital	Equity capital can not be returned during the lifetime of the company, (except in case of buyback).	A company can issue redeemable preference shares, which can be repaid during the lifetime of the company.
5. Nature of capital	Equity capital is known as ‘Risk Capital’.	Preference capital is ‘Safe Capital’ with a stable return.
6. Nature of investor	The investors who are ready to take risks to invest in equity shares.	Investors who are cautious about the safety of their investment invest in preference shares.
7. Face Value	The face value of equity shares is generally ₹ 1/- or ₹ 10/- it is relatively low.	The face value of preference shares is relatively higher i.e. ₹ 100/- and so on.
8. Right and bonus issue	Equity shareholder is entitled to get bonus and right issue.	Preference shareholders are not eligible for bonuses and right issues.
9. Capital appreciation	The market value of equity shares increases with the prosperity of the company. It leads to an increase in the value of shares.	The market value of preference shares does not fluctuate, so there is no possibility/cheques of capital appreciation.
10. Risk	Equity shares are subject to higher risk.	Preference shares are subject to less risk.
11. Types	Equity shares are classified into: Equity shares with normal voting rights. Equity shares with differential voting rights.	Preference shares are classified as: Cumulative Preference Shares Non-Cumulative Preference Shares Convertible Preference Shares Non-Convertible Preference Shares Redeemable Preference Shares Irredeemable Preference Shares Participating Preference Shares Non-Participating Preference Shares

Question 2.
Shares and Debentures
Answer:

Points	Shares	Debentures
1. Meaning	Share is the smallest unit in the total share capital of the company. It is known as ownership securities.	A debenture is an instrument evidencing debt under the seal of the Company. They are also known as creditor ship securities.
2. Status	A holder of shares is the owner of the company. Hence, share capital is owned capital.	A holder of debenture is the creditor of the company. Hence, Debenture capital is loan capital or borrowed capital.
3. Nature	It is permanent capital. It is not repaid during the lifetime of the company.	It is temporary capital. Generally, it is repaid after a specific period.
4. Voting/Right	Shareholders being owners enjoy normal voting rights in general meetings and can participate in the management of the company.	Debenture holders being creditors, do not have any voting right and can not participate in the management of the company.
5. Return on Investment	Return on shares is called a dividend. Equity shareholders receive dividends at a fluctuating rate whereas preference shareholders receive dividends at a fixed rate.	Return on debenture is called interest. It is fixed at the time of issue. Interest is paid even when a company has no profit.
6. Security	Share capital is unsecured capital. No security is offered to the shareholder.	Debenture capital being loan capital is secured by creating a charge on Company’s property.
7. Time of Issue	Shares are issued in the initial stages of the company formation.	Debentures are issued at a later stage when the company has properties to offer as security.
8. Suitability	Shares are suitable for long-term finance.	Debentures are suitable for medium-term finance.
9. Types	Shares are classified into: Equity shares Preference	A debenture is classified as: Registered Debentures Bearer Debentures Secured Debentures Unsecured Debentures Redeemable Debentures Irredeemable Debentures Convertible Debentures Non-Convertible Debentures
10. Position on liquidation	On liquidation of a company, shareholders rank last in the list of claimants.	Debenture holders being creditors, rank prior to shareholders for repayment on liquidation of the company.

Question 3.
Owned Capital and Borrowed Capital
Answer:

Points	Owned Capital	Borrowed Capital
1. Meaning	It is that capital that is contributed by shareholders.	It is that capital that is borrowed from creditors. It is also known as debt capital.
2. Sources	This capital is collected by the issue of equity shares and preference shares, ploughing back of profits (ownership securities).	It is collected by way of the issue of debentures, fixed deposits, loans from banks/financial institutions, etc. (loan, borrowings).
3. Return on Investment	The shareholders get dividends as income on their investment. The rate of dividend is fluctuating, in the case of equity shares but is fixed in the case of preference shares.	The debt capital holders get interested as income on their investment. Interest is paid at a fixed rate.
4. Status	The shareholders are owners of the company.	The debt holders are creditors of the company.
5. Voting right	The equity shareholders enjoy normal voting right at the general meetings.	The creditors do not enjoy voting rights at the general meeting.
6. Repayment of Capital Redemption	The shareholders do not enjoy priority over creditors. They are eligible for repayment of Capital only after making payment to creditors at the time of windings up of the company.	The creditors get priority over the shareholders in case of return of principal amount at the time of winding up of the company.
7. Charge on assets	The shareholders do not have any charge on the assets of the company.	The secured debenture holders have a change on the assets of the company.

5. Answer in brief:

Question 1.
What is a public deposit?
Answer:

Public deposit is an important source of financing short-term requirements of the company.
Companies generally receive public deposits for a period ranging from 6 months to 36 months.
Interest is paid by the companies on such deposits.
The company issues a’ Deposit Receipt’ to the depositor.
The receipt is an acknowledgment of debt/loan by the company.
Deposits are either secured or unsecured loans offered by a company.
It is considered a risky investment but investors can earn high returns on public deposits.

Advantages of deposits to the company

It is an easier method of mobilizing funds during periods of credit squeeze.
The rate of interest payable by the company on public deposits is lower than the interest from banks and financial institutions.
It helps the company to borrow funds from a larger segment and thus, reduces dependence on financial institutions.

Question 2.
What are Global Depository Receipt and American Depository Receipt?
Answer:

The shares that are issued by public limited companies are traded in various share markets.
In India, shares are traded in the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) National Stock Exchange (NSE), etc.
Similarly, Shares are traded in foreign stock exchanges like NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) or NASDAQ (National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation).
Companies that cannot list directly on foreign stock exchange get listed indirectly using GDR & ADR.
GDR and ADR are Dollar/Euro denominated instruments traded on stock exchanges of foreign countries and are depository receipts containing a fixed number of shares.
The Depository Receipts which are traded in the USA are called ADRs and Depository Receipts which are traded in all foreign countries other than the USA are called GDR.
Indian Companies raise equity capital in the international market through GDR and ADR.
Companies issue shares to an intermediary called ‘depository’.
Bank of New York, Citigroup, etc act as Foreign Depository Bank.
The Depository Banks issue GDRs or ADRs to investors against Indian Company’s shares.
These ‘Depository Receipts’ are then, sold to foreign investors who wish to invest their savings in Indian Cost.
The Depository Receipts are listed on the stock exchanges like regular shares.
It is a depository bank that stores the shares on behalf of the receipt holder.
NRI and foreign investors buy Depository Receipt Using their regular equity trading account.
The company pays dividends in the home currency to the depository and the depository converts them into the currency of investor and pays dividends.
Indian Companies like HDFC, ICICI, Infosys Technologies, MTNL, WIPRO have ADR and GDR.
- Tata Motors and VSNL have ADRs.
- Bajaj Auto Limited ITC, L&T, Hindalco, Ranbaxy Laboratories, and SBI have GDRs.
- ADR allows the sale of securities only in the American market whereas GDR allows the sale of securities globally.

Question 3.
What is Trade Credit?
Answer:

Every business requires trade credit and is common to all business types.
Credit sales or granting of credit is inevitable in the present competitive business world.
It is short-term financing to businesses.
The small retailers, to a large extent, rely on obtaining trade credit from their suppliers.
The cheapest method of financing; it is an easy kind of credit that can be obtained without signing any debt instrument.
This is not a cash loan. It results from a sale of goods services which have to be paid sometime after the sale takes place.
It is given by one trader to another trader to delay payment for goods and services involved in the transaction.
Suppliers sell goods and willingly allow 30 days or more credit period for the bill to be paid.
They offer discounts if bills are cleared within a short period such as 10 or 15 days.
Such credit is given/granted to those having reasonable standing and goodwill.

Advantages of Trade Credit:

Trade Credit is the cheapest and easiest method for raising short-term finance.
It can be obtained without making any formal and written agreement or signing the same.
It is readily available whenever goods and services are purchased on credit in bulk.
It is free of cost source of financing.
The terms of trade are lenient and not rigid.

Question 4.
What are the schemes for disbursement of credit by banks?
Answer:
Meaning: Banks play an important role in terms of providing finance to the companies.
They provide short-term finance for working capital, in the form of bank and trade credits.

The innovative schemes by banks for disbursement of credit are as follows:
(i) Overdraft:

A company having a current account with the bank is allowed an overdraft facility.
The borrower can withdraw funds/overdraw on his current account up to the credit limit sanctioned by the bank.
Any number of drawings up to the sanctioned limit is allowed for a stipulated term period.
Interest is determined/calculated on the basis of the actual amount overdrawn.
Repayments can be made during the time period.

(ii) Cash Credit:

The borrower can withdraw the amount from his cash credit up to a stipulated/granted limit based on security margin.
Cash credit is given against pledge or hypothecation of goods or by providing alternate securities.
Interest is charged on the outstanding amount borrowed and not on the credit limit sanctioned.

(iii) Cash Loans:

In this, the total amount of the loan is credited by the bank to the borrower’s account.
Interest is payable on the actual outstanding balance.

(iv) Discounting bills of exchange:

In the bill of exchange, the drawer of the bill (seller) receives money from the drawee (buyer) on the date or after the due date (the term mentioned in the bill).
But due to discounting facility the drawer can receive money before the due date by discounting the bill with the bank (by giving the bill as security to the bank).
The bank gives money to the drawer less than the face value of the bill (amount mentioned in the bill) after deducting a certain amount known as discounting charges.
The bills are usually traded bills i.e. outcome of trade transactions.
The bills are accepted by the banks and cash is advanced against them.

Question 5.
State the features of bonds.
Answer:
Definition:
According to Webster Dictionary, “a bond is an interest bearing certificate issued by a Government or business firm promising to pay the holder a specific sum at a specified date”.
A bond is thus-

A formal contract to repay borrowed money with interest.
Interest is payable at a fixed internal or on the maturity of the bond.
A bond is a loan.
The holder is a lender to the company.
He gets a fixed rate of interest.

Features:
(i) Nature of finance:

It is debt or loan finance.
It provides long-term finance of 5 years, 10 years, 25 years, 50 years.

(ii) Status of investor:

The bondholders are creditors.
They are non-owners and hence, not entitled to participate in the general meetings.
The bondholder has no right to vote.

(iii) Return on bonds:

The bondholders get a fixed rate of interest.
It is payable on maturity or at a regular interval.
Interest is paid to the bondholder at a fixed rate.

(iv) Repayment:

A bond is a formal contract to repay borrowed money.
Bonds have a specific maturity date, on which the principal amount is repaid.

6. Justify the following statements:

Question 1.
Equity shareholders are real owners and controllers of the company.
Answer:

They do not have special preferential rights as to dividends or returns of capital in the event of the winding-up of the company.
They are joint owners and thus, have ownership rights.
They have the right to participate in the management of the company and to vote on every resolution in the meetings thus, having exclusive voting rights.
They use the right to vote to appoint directors, amend Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association, can remove directors appoint bankers, etc.
Their shares bear ultimate risks associated with ownership.
Thus, it is rightly said, that the equity shareholders are real owners and controllers of the company.

Question 2.
Preference Shares do not carry normal voting rights.
Answer:

Preference shares enjoy priority or preference over equity shareholders as regards payment of dividends and repayment of capital.
They carry a fixed rate of dividend.
They do not take much risk as they are cautious investors.
They attend class meetings if they have any problem affecting their interests or dividend is not paid to them for two or more consecutive years.
As they do not take risks, they do not attend general meetings or take part in the management nor vote at the meetings.
Thus, it is rightly said, that the preference shares do not carry voting rights.

Question 3.
The debenture is secured by a charge on assets of the company.
Answer:

A debenture is a document that grants lenders a charge over a company’s assets giving them a means of collecting debt if a default occurs.
The charges may be floating or fixed.
A specific property is pledged as security.
In case the debenture is not redeemed or exercised, the lenders can recover the cost by selling the fixed assets.
Thus, it is rightly said, that the debenture is secured by a charge on assets of the company.

Question 4.
Retained earnings are the simple and cheapest method of raising finance.
Answer:

Retained earnings is an internal source of financing used by established companies.
Retained earnings is a kept aside profit by the company instead of distributing all the dividends to the shareholders.
The accumulated profits are re-invested by the companies by issuing bonus shares.
It does not create a charge on assets, nor dilute the shareholdings.
Thus, it is rightly said, that the retained earnings also known as ploughing back of profit/capitalization of reserves/self-financing are the simple and cheapest methods of raising finance.

Question 5.
Public deposit is a good source of short-term financing.
Answer:

Deposits can be accepted by the general public by public limited companies and not private limited companies.
Deposits are accepted from the general public for a short term i.e. minimum 6 months and a maximum of 36 months or a 3-year term.
The amount so raised is used for short-term financial requirements.
The time of deposit is predetermined in advance and paid after the expiry of such period as per terms and conditions agreed.
The depositors form the general public not necessarily equity shareholders.
The administrative cost of deposits of the company is lower than that involved in the issue of shares and debentures.
The rate of interest payable is lower than other loans. Thus, it is rightly said, that the public deposit is a good source for meeting short-term requirements.

Question 6.
The bondholder is a creditor of the company.
Answer:

A bond is a debt security which the company borrows for long-term finance and issues certificates under its seal as acknowledgment.
The owners get interested as a return on their investment which is decided and fixed at the time of issue.
The interest payable to bondholders is a fixed charge and a direct expenditure.
It has to be paid whether the company makes a profit or not.
As the bondholders are creditors they do not have the right to attend meetings or participate in management.
Thus, it is rightly said, that the bondholder is a creditor of the company.

Question 7.
Trade credit is not a cash loan.
Answer:

Trade credit is a business-to-business agreement wherein there is an arrangement to purchase goods and services on credit and pays at a later date and not immediately.
The credit period extends up to a month.
Discount is given if the same is paid earlier.
It is an interest-free loan given by one businessman to another.
It does not involve loan formalities but only a trade transaction. Hence, not a cash loan.
Thus, it is rightly said, that the trade credit is not a cash loan.

Question 8.
Different investors have different preferences.
Answer:

Investors make different decisions and have different risk preferences when getting gains and losses.
Educated ones may opt for capital markets as compared to others who may invest in gold or silver.
Cautious investors are ready to have steady income rather than fluctuations.
Risk-takers are ready to face the ups and downs of their invested money and on their returns.
Active investors try to beat the market while passive track the market index.
Thus, it is rightly said, that the different investors have different choices and preferences.

Question 9.
Equity Capital is risk capital.
Answer:

Equity shareholders have a claim over residual proceeds of the company.
In the event of winding up, they are the last to be paid off after setting the claims of creditors and external liabilities.
They have fluctuating returns and risk of fluctuating market value.
Equity capital is permanent capital and not refunded during the lifetime of the company.
Not having any assurance as regards dividend, repayment of capital Equity Capital becomes risk capital.
Thus, it is rightly said, that equity capital is risk capital.

7. Answer the following questions.

Question 1.
What are a share and state its features?
Answer:

The term share is defined by section 2(84) of the Companies Act 2013 ‘Share means a share in the share capital of a company and includes stock.’ The capital of a company is divided into a large number of shares.
It facilitates the public to subscribe to the company’s capital in smaller amounts.
The share is thus, an indivisible unit of share capital.
It is a unit by which the share capital is divided.
The total capital is divided into small parts and each such part is called a share.
The value of each part/unit is known as face value.
A person can purchase any number of shares as and when he or she desires.
A person who purchases shares of the company is known as a shareholder of the company.
Generally, companies issue equity shares and preference shares in the market.

Features of shares:
(i) Meaning:

Share is the smallest unit in the total share capital of a company.
The total share capital of a company is divided into small parts and each part is called a share.

(ii) Ownership:

A share shows the ownership of the shareholder.
The owner of the share is called a shareholder.

(iii) Distinctive number:

Unless dematerialized, each share has a distinct number, which is noted in the share certificate.
A share has a distinct number for identification.

(iv) Evidence of title:

The company issues a share certificate under its common seal.
It is a document of title of ownership of the share.
A share is not a visible thing.
It is shown by share certificate or in the form of ‘Demat share’

(v) Value of a share:

Each share has a value expressed in terms of money.
Face value: This value is written on the share certificate and mentioned in the Memorandum of Association.
Issue Value: It is the price at which a company sells its shares. At par – equal to face value; At premium – more than the face value; At discount – Less than the face value.

(vi) Rights:

A share confers/gives certain rights to the shareholders.
Rights such as the right to receive dividends, right to inspect statutory books, right to attend shareholders’ meetings, right to vote in meetings, etc. (group rights), and right to receive notice, circulars, dividends, bonus shares, rights issue, etc. (individual rights).

(vii) Income:

A shareholder is entitled to get a share in the net profit of the company.
It is called a dividend.

(viii) Transferability:

The shares of the public Ltd. company are freely transferable as per the rules laid down in the Articles of Association.
Shares of a private company cannot be transferred.

(ix) Property of shareholder:

A share is a movable property of a member.
It can be transferred (gifted, sold) or transmitted (passed on to the legal heir after/due to death, insolvency or insanity of a member).

(x) Kinds of shares:

A company issues two types of shares depending upon the right to control, income and risk.
Equity shares – which do not carry preferential right to receive dividend or repayment of capital when the company winds up its activities.
Preference shares – which carry preferential rights as regards dividend and repayment of capital in the event of winding up of the company.

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Question 2.
What is an equity share? Explain its features.
Answer:

Equity shares are the fundamental and basic source of financing activities of the business.
Equity shares are also known as ordinary shares.
Indian Companies Act 1956 defines equity shares as those shares which do not preference shares.
The equity shares do not enjoy a preference in getting dividends.

Features of equity shares:
(i) Permanent Capital:

Equity shares are irredeemable shares. It is permanent capital.
The amount received from equity shares is not refunded by the company during its lifetime.
Equity shares become redeemable/refundable only in the event of the winding-up of the company or the company decides to buy back shares.
Equity shareholders provide long-term and permanent capital to the company.

(ii) Fluctuating dividend:

Equity shares do not have a fixed rate of dividend.
The rate of dividend depends upon the amount of profit earned by the company.
If a company earns more profit, the dividend is paid at a higher rate.
If there is insufficient profit, the Board of Directors may postpone the payment of dividends.
The shareholders cannot compel them to declare and pay the dividend.
The dividend is thus, always uncertain and fluctuating.
The income of equity shares is uncertain and irregular.

(iii) Rights:

Equity shareholders enjoy certain rights.
Right to share in profit when distributed as dividend.
Right to vote by which they elect Directors, amend Memorandum, Articles, etc.
Right to inspect books of account of their company.
Right to transfer shares.
Participation in management.
Enjoy Right Issue and Bonus Issue.

(iv) No preferential right:

Equity shareholders do not enjoy preferential rights in respect to the payment of dividends.
They are paid dividends only after the dividend is paid to preference shareholders.
At the time of winding up, they are the last claimants. They are paid last after all the other claims are settled.

(v) Controlling power:

The control of a company vests in the hands of equity shareholders.
They are often described as real masters of the company as they enjoy exclusive voting rights.
Equity shareholders may exercise their voting right by proxies, without attending the meeting in person.
The Act provides the right to cast vote in proportion to the number of shareholdings.
They participate in the management of the company.
They elect their representatives called the Board of Directors for management of the company.

(vi) Risk:

Equity shareholders bear maximum risk in the company.
They are described as ‘shock absorbers when the company is in a financial crisis.
The rate of dividend falls if the income of the company falls.
The market value of shares goes down resulting in capital loss.

(vii) Residual claimants:

A residual claim means the last claim on the earnings of the company.
Equity shareholders are owners and they are residual claimants to all earnings after expenses, taxes, dividends, interests are paid.
Even though equity shareholders are the last claimants, they have the advantage of receiving the entire earnings that are leftover.

(viii) No charge on assets:

The equity share does not create any charge over the assets of the company.
There is no security/guarantee of capital invested being returned.

(ix) Bonus issue:

Bonus shares are issued as gifts to equity shareholders.
They are issued ‘free of cost’.
These shares are issued out of accumulated profits.
These shares are issued to existing equity shareholders in a certain ratio or proportion of their existing shareholdings.
Capital investment of equity shareholders grows on its own.
This facility is available only to equity shareholders.

(x) Rights issue:

Equity shareholders get the benefit of rights issues.
When a company raises further capital by issue of shares, the existing shareholders are given priority to get newly offered shares, known as a rights issue.

(xi) Face value:

The face value of equity share is very less.
It can be ₹ 10 per share or even ₹ 1/- per share

(xii) Market value:

Market value fluctuates, according to the demand and supply of shares.
The demand and supply of equity shares depend on profits earned and dividends declared.
When a company earns huge profits, the market value of shares increases.
When it incurs a loss, the market value of shares decreases.
There are frequent fluctuations in the market value of shares in comparison to other securities.
Equity shares are more appealing to speculators.

(xiii) Capital Appreciation:

Share capital appreciation takes place when the market value of share increases in the share market.
The profitability and prosperity of a company enhance the reputation of the company in the share market and thus, facilitates appreciation of the market value of equity shares.

Question 3.
Define preference shares/What are preference shares? What are the different types of preference shares?
Answer:

These shares have certain privileges and preferential rights such as to payment of dividends, return of capital, etc.
Preference Share has which fixed rate of dividend is prescribed at the time of issue.
The preference shareholders are co-owners but not controllers.
They are cautious investors as they are interested in the safety of the investment.

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(i) Cumulative Preference Shares:

Cumulative preference shares are those shares on which dividend accumulates until it is fully paid.
That is if the dividend is not paid in one or more years due to inadequate profit, then such unpaid dividend gets accumulated and is carried forward till next year.
The accumulated dividend is paid when the company performs well.
The arrears of dividends are paid before making payment to equity shareholders.
The preference shares are always cumulative unless otherwise stated in Articles of Association.

(ii) Non-Cumulative Preference Shares:

The dividend on these shares does not accumulate.
That is the dividend on shares can be paid only out of profits of that particular year.
The right to claim dividends will lapse if the company does not make a profit in that particular year.
If the dividend is not paid in a year, it is lost.

(iii) Participating Preference Shares:

The holders of these shares are entitled to participate in surplus profit besides preferential dividends. They participate in the high-profit condition of the company.
Surplus profit here means excess profit that remains after making payment of dividends to equity shareholders.
Such surplus profit up to a certain limit is distributed to preference shareholders.

(iv) Non-Participating Preference Shares:

The preference shares are deemed to be non-participating if there is no clear provision in Articles of Association regarding participation in surplus profit.
Such shareholders are entitled to receive a fixed rate of a dividend prescribed in the issue.

(v) Convertible Preference Shares:

These shares have a right to convert their preference shares into equity shares.
The conversion takes place within a certain agreed fixed period.

(vi) Non-Convertible Preference Shares:

These shares are not converted into equity shares.
They will remain as preference shares forever till paid back.

(vii) Redeemable Preference Shares:

Shares that can be redeemed after a certain fixed period are called redeemable preference shares.
A company limited by shares if authorized by Articles of Association issues redeemable preference shares.
Such shares must be fully paid.
The shares are redeemed out of divisible profit or out of the fresh issue of shares made for this purpose.

(viii) Irredeemable Preference Shares:

Shares which are not redeemable are payable only on winding up of the company and are called irredeemable preference shares.
As per section 55(1) of the Companies Act 2013, the company cannot issue irredeemable preference shares in India.
Thus, are the types of preference shares.

Question 4.
What are preference shares? State its features.
Answer:

The shares which carry preferential rights are termed preference shares.
These shares have certain privileges and preferential rights such as payment of dividend, return of capital, etc.
The preference shareholders are co-owners but not controllers.
They are cautious investors as they are interested in the safety of the investment.
They prefer a steady rate of returns on investment.

Features of preference shares:
(i) Preference for dividend:

They have the first charge on the distributable amount of annual profits.
The dividend is payable to preference shareholders before anything else is paid to equity shares, but after the settlement of dues of debentures, bonds and loans.

(ii) Prior repayment of capital:

Preference shareholders have a preference over equity shareholders in respect of return of capital when the company is liquidated.
It saves preference shareholders from capital losses.

(iii) Fixed return:

These shares carry dividends at a fixed rate.
The rate of dividend is predetermined at the time of issue.
It may be in the form of a fixed sum or may be calculated at a fixed rate.
The preference shareholders are entitled to dividends which can be paid only out of profit.
Though the rate of dividend is fixed, the director in the financial crisis of the company may decide that no dividend be paid if there are no profits, the preference shareholders would have no claims for the dividend.

(iv) Nature of capital:

Preference share capital is safe capital as the rate of dividend and market value do not fluctuate.
Preference shares do not provide permanent share capital.
They are redeemed after a certain period of time.
It is generally issued at a later stage when a company gets established business.
They are used to satisfy the need for additional capital of the company.

(v) Market value:

The market value of preference shares does not change as the rate of dividend payable to them is fixed.
The capital appreciation is considered to be low as compared with equity shares.

(vi) Voting right:

The preference shares do not have normal voting rights.
They have voting rights in matters that affect their interests – change of rights in terms of repayment of capital, or dividend payable to them are in arrears for two or more years.

(vii) Risk:

Cautious investors generally purchase preference shares.
Safety of capital and fixed return on investment are advantages attached with preference shares.
These shares are a boon for shareholders during the depression when the interest rate is continuously falling.

(viii) Face value:

The face value of preference shares is relatively higher than equity shares.
They are normally issued at a face value of ₹ 100/-

(ix) Right or Bonus issue:

Preference shareholders are not entitled to bonus or rights issues.
It can be issued to the equity shares only.

(x) Nature of investor:

Preference shares attract a moderate type of investors.
Investors who are conservative, cautious, interested in the safety of capital, expect a steady rate of returns on investment purchase preference shares.

Question 5.
What is Debenture/Define Debenture. Discuss the different types of Debentures.
Answer:

Debentures are one of the main sources of raising debt capital for meeting long-term and medium-term financial needs.
Debentures represent borrowed capital.
A person who purchased debenture is called a debenture holder.
The holders get a fixed rate of interest as a return on their investment.
The Board of Directors has the power to issue debentures.

Definitions:
Topham defines: “A debenture is a document given by a company as evidence of debt to the holder, usually arising out of the loan and most commonly secured by the charge.”

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They are as follows:
(i) Secured Debentures:

The debentures can be secured.
The property of a company is charged as security for the loan.
The security may be for some particular asset (fixed charge) or it may be the asset in general (floating charge).
The debentures are secured through ‘Trust Deed’.

(ii) Unsecured Debentures:

These debentures do not have security.
The issue of unsecured debentures is prohibited by the Companies Act, 2013.

(iii) Registered Debentures:

They are the ones whose details are mentioned in the Register of debenture maintained by the company.
The details include the name, address, particulars of
The transfer of such debentures requires the execution of regular transfer deeds.
Interest is paid through Dividend warrants.

(iv) Bearer Debentures:

The details of the debentures are not recorded in the register of the debenture.
Their names do not appear in the Register of Debenture Holders.
Such debentures are transferred by mere delivery.
Payment of interest is made by means of coupons attached to the debentures certificate.

(v) Redeemable Debentures:

Debentures are mostly redeemable i.e. payable at the end of some fixed period, mentioned on the Debentures Certificate.
Repayment may be made at a fixed date, at the end of a specific period, or six installments during the lifetime of the company.
The provision of repayment is normally made in Trust Deed.

(vi) Irredeemable Debentures:

These debentures are not repayable during the lifetime of the company.
They are repayable only on liquidation of the company or when there is a breach of any condition or in contingencies.

(vii) Convertible Debentures:

These debentures give the right to the holder to convert the debentures into equity shares after a specific period.
the period of conversion is mentioned in the debenture certificate.
The issue must be approved by a special resolution in the general meeting before they are issued to the public.
A Convertible debentures holder is hence entitled to equity shares at a rate lower than the market value after which he can participate in the profits and meetings of the company.

(viii) Non-Convertible Debentures:

These are not convertible into equity shares on maturity.
They are normally redeemed on the maturity date.
There is no appreciation in their value which acts as a disadvantage.

Question 6.
Define Debenture/What is a debenture? Explain the features of debenture?
Answer:

A debenture is one of the main sources of raising debt capital for meeting long-term and medium-term financial needs.
Debentures represent borrowed capital.
A person who purchases debenture is called a debenture holder.
The holders get a fixed rate of interest as a return on their investment.
The Board of Directors has the power to issue debentures.

Definitions:
Topham defines: “A debenture is a document given by a company as evidence of debt to the holder, usually arising out of the loan and most commonly secured by the charge.”
A debenture is evidence of indebtedness.

Features of Debenture:
(i) Written Promise:

A debenture is a written promise by a company that it owes a specified sum of money to the holder of the debenture.

(ii) Face Value:

The face value of debenture normally carries a high denomination.
It is ₹ 100 or multiples of ₹ 100.

(iii) Time of payment:

A debenture is issued with the due date stated in the Debenture Certificate.
It provides for repayment of the principal amount on the maturity date.

(iv) Priority of Payment:

Debenture holders have a priority in repayment of their capital over other claimants of the company.
The amounts of debentures are settled before shareholders.

(v) Assurance of repayment:

Debenture constitutes a long-term debt.
They carry an assurance of repayment on the due date.

(vi) Terms of issue and redemption of Debenture:

Debenture can be issued at par, premium, and even at discount.
Its redemption takes place only at par and premium.

(vii) Authority to issue:
Board of Directors has the authority/power to issue debenture as per Companies Act 2013 Section 179(3).

(viii) Interest:

A fixed-rate of interest is agreed upon and is paid periodically.
The rate of interest that a company pays/offers depends upon the market conditions and nature of the business.
Payment of interest is a liability of the company. It has to be paid whether the company makes a profit or not.

(ix) Parties to Debenture:

Company: This is an entity that borrows money.
Trustees: The company has to appoint Debenture Trust if it is offering debenture to more than 500 people.
Trust is a party through whom the company deals with debenture holders and enters into an agreement known as Trust Deed.
Trust Deed contains obligations of the company rights of debenture holders, power of trustees, etc.
Debenture holders: They are the parties who provide loans to the company and receive a ‘Debenture Certificate’ as evidence.

(x) Status of debenture holder:

The debenture holder is a creditor of the company.
Debenture being loan taken by the company interest is payable on it at a fixed interval and fixed-rate till redeemed/paid.
They cannot participate in the management of the company.

(xi) No Voting Right:

According to sec. 71 (2) of Companies Act 2013, no company shall issue debenture carrying voting rights.
Debenture holders do not have the right to vote in the general meetings of the company.

(xii) Security:

Debenture can be secured with some property of the company by fixed or floating charge.
Debenture holders can sell of charged property of the company and recover their money if the company is not in a position to make payment of interest or repayment of capital.

(xiii) Issuers:

Debenture can be issued by both, private as well as public limited companies.

(xiv) Listing:

A debenture must be listed with at least one recognized stock exchange.

(xv) Transferability:

Debentures can be easily transferred through instruments of transfer.

Maharashtra Board Class 12 Secretarial Practice Solutions Chapter 1 Introduction to Corporate Finance

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Balbharti Maharashtra State Board Class 12 Secretarial Practice Solutions Chapter 1 Introduction to Corporate Finance Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers.

Maharashtra State Board Class 12 Secretarial Practice Solutions Chapter 1 Introduction to Corporate Finance

1A. Select the correct answer from the options given below and rewrite the statements.

Question 1.
_____________ is related to money and money management.
(a) Production
(b) Marketing
(c) Finance
Answer:
(c) Finance

Question 2.
Finance is the management of _____________ affairs of the company.
(a) monetary
(b) marketing
(c) production
Answer:
(a) monetary

Question 3.
Corporation finance deals with the acquisition and use of _____________ by business corporation.
(a) goods
(b) capital
(c) land
Answer:
(b) capital

Question 4.
Company has to pay _____________ to government.
(a) taxes
(b) dividend
(c) interest
Answer:
(a) taxes

Question 5.
_____________ refers to any kind of fixed assets.
(a) Authorised capital
(b) Issued capital
(c) Fixed capital
Answer:
(c) Fixed capital

Question 6.
_____________ refers to the excess of current assets over current liabilities.
(a) Working capital
(b) Paid-up capital
(c) Subscribed capital
Answer:
(a) Working capital

Question 7.
Manufacturing industries have to invest _____________ amount of funds to acquire fixed assets.
(a) huge
(b) less
(c) minimal
Answer:
(a) huge

Question 8.
When the population is increasing at a high rate, certain manufacturers find this as an opportunity to _____________ business.
(a) close
(b) expand
(c) contract
Answer:
(b) expand

Question 9.
The sum of all _____________ is gross working capital.
(a) expenses
(b) current assets
(c) current liabilities
Answer:
(b) current assets

Question 10.
_____________ means mix up of various sources of funds in desired proportion.
(a) Capital budgeting
(b) Capital structure
(c) Capital goods
Answer:
(b) Capital structure

1B. Match the pairs:

Question 1.
Maharashtra Board Class 12 Secretarial Practice Solutions Chapter 1 Introduction to Corporate Finance 1B Q1
Answer:

Group ‘A’	Group ‘B’
(a) Capital budgeting	(6) Investment decision
(b) Fixed capital	(5) Fixed assets
(c) Working capital	(1) Sum of current assets
(d) Capital structure	(9) Mix up various sources of funds
(e) Corporate finance	(2) Deals with acquisition and use of capital

1C. Write a word or term or a phrase that can substitute each of the following statements:

Question 1.
A key determinant of the success of any business function.
Answer:
Finance

Question 2.
The decision of the finance manager ensures that the firm is well-capitalized.
Answer:
Financing decision

Question 3.
The decision of the finance manager to deploy the funds in a systematic manner.
Answer:
Investment decision

Question 4.
Capital is needed to acquire fixed assets that are used for a longer period of time.
Answer:
Fixed capital

Question 5.
The sum of current assets.
Answer:
Gross working capital

Question 6.
The excess of current assets over current liabilities.
Answer:
Networking capital

Question 7.
The process of converting raw material into finished goods.
Answer:
Production cycle

Question 8.
The boom and recession cycle in the economy.
Answer:
Economic Trend

Question 9.
The ratio of different sources of funds in the total capital.
Answer:
Capital Structure

Question 10.
The internal source of financing.
Answer:
Retained earnings

1D. State whether the following statements are True or False:

Question 1.
Finance is related to money and money management.
Answer:
True

Question 2.
The business firm gives a green signal to the project only when it is profitable.
Answer:
True

Question 3.
Corporate finance brings coordination between various business activities.
Answer:
True

Question 4.
Fixed capital is also referred as circulating capital.
Answer:
False

Question 5.
Working capital stays in the business almost permanently.
Answer:
False

Question 6.
The business will require huge funds if assets are acquired on a lease basis.
Answer:
False

Question 7.
The business dealing in luxurious products will require a huge amount of working capital.
Answer:
True

Question 8.
A firm with large-scale operations will require more working capital.
Answer:
True

Question 9.
Liberal credit policy creates a problem of bad debt.
Answer:
True

Question 10.
Financial institutions and banks cater to the working capital requirement of the business.
Answer:
True

1E. Find the odd one.

Question 1.
Land and Building, Plant and Machinery, Cash.
Answer:
Cash

Question 2.
Debenture Capital, Equity Share Capital, Preference Share Capital.
Answer:
Debenture Capital

Question 3.
Fixed Capital, Capital Structure, Working Capital.
Answer:
Capital Structure

1F. Complete the sentences.

Question 1.
Initial planning of capital requirement is made by _____________
Answer:
entrepreneur

Question 2.
When there is boom in economy, sales will _____________
Answer:
increase

Question 3.
The process of converting raw material into finished goods is called _____________
Answer:
production cycle

Question 4.
During recession period sales will _____________
Answer:
decrease

1G. Select the correct option from the bracket.

Question 1.
Maharashtra Board Class 12 Secretarial Practice Solutions Chapter 1 Introduction to Corporate Finance 1G Q1
(To have the right amount of capital, deploy funds in a systematic manner, fixed capital, working capital, capital structure, carry dividend at a fixed rate)
Answer:

Group ‘A’	Group ‘B’
(a) Financing decision	(1) To have the right amount of capital
(b) Fixed capital	(2) Longer period of time
(c) Investment decision	(3) Deploy funds in a systematic manner
(d) Working capital	(4) Circulating capital
(e) Combination of various sources of funds	(5) capital structure

1H. Answer in one sentence.

Question 1.
Define corporate finance.
Answer:
Corporate finance deals with the raising and using of finance by a corporation.

Question 2.
What is fixed capital?
Answer:
Fixed capital is the capital that is used for buying fixed assets that are used for a longer period of time in the business eg. Capital for plant and machinery etc.

Question 3.
What is working capital?/Define working capital.
Answer:
Working capital is the capital that is used to carry out day-to-day business activities and takes into consideration all current assets of the company.
Eg: for building up inventories.

Question 4.
What is the production cycle?
Answer:
The process of converting raw material into finished goods is called the production cycle.

Question 5.
Define capital structure.
Answer:
Capital structure means to mix up various sources of funds in the desired proportion. To decide capital structure means to decide upon the ratio of different types of capital.

1I. Correct the underlined word and rewrite the following sentences.

Question 1.
Finance is needed to pay dividends to debenture holders.
Answer:
Finance is needed to pay interest to debenture holders.

Question 2.
When there is a recession in the economy sales will increase.
Answer:
When there is a boom in the economy sales will increase.

Question 3.
Share is an acknowledgment of a loan raised by the company.
Answer:
A debenture is an acknowledgment of a loan raised by a company.

Question 4.
Equity shares carry dividends at a fixed rate.
Answer:
Preference shares carry dividends at a fixed rate.

2. Explain the following terms/concepts.

Question 1.
Financing decision
Answer:
A financing decision is a right decision that is made by a finance manager of any corporation ensuring that the firm is well capitalized with the right combination of debt and equity, having access to multiple choices of sources of financing.

Question 2.
Investment decision
Answer:
Investment decisions mean capital budgeting i.e. finding investments and deploying them successfully in the business for greater profits.

Question 3.
Fixed capital
Answer:
Fixed capital is the capital that is used for buying fixed assets that are used for a longer period of time in the business. These assets are not meant for. resale. Examples of fixed capital are capital used for purchasing land and building, furniture, plant, and machinery, etc.

Question 4.
Working Capital
Answer:
Working capital is the capital that is used to carry out day-to-day business activities. It takes into consideration all current assets, of the company. It also refers to ‘Gross Working Capital’.
Examples of working capital are

for building up inventories.
for financing receivables.
for covering day-to-day operating expenses.

3. Study the following case/situation and express your opinion.

1. The management of ‘Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation’ wants to determine the size of working capital.

Question (a).
Being a public utility service provider will it need less working capital or more?
Answer:
MSRTC being a public utility service provider will need less working capital because of a continuous flow of cash from there, customers thus liabilities are taken care of.

Question (b).
Being a public utility service provider, will it need more fixed capital?
Answer:
Being a public utility service provider MSRTC will need a huge amount of funds to acquire fixed assets thus it will need more fixed capital.

Question (c).
Give one example of a public utility service that you come across on a day-to-day basis.
Answer:
The Indian Railways.

2. A company is planning to enhance its production capacity and is evaluating the possibility of purchasing new machinery whose cost is ₹ 2 crore or has alternative of machinery available on a lease basis.

Question (a).
What type of asset is machinery?
Answer:
Machinery is a Fixed Asset.
A fixed asset may be held for 5, 10 or 20 years and more. But if assets are acquired on a lease or rental basis, then less amount of funds for fixed assets will be needed for business.

Question (b).
Capital used for the purchase of machinery is fixed capital or working capital.
Answer:
Capital used for the purchase of machinery is fixed capital.

Question (c).
Does the size of a business determine the fixed capital requirement?
Answer:
Yes. Where a business firm is set up to carry on large-scale operations, its fixed capital requirements are likely to be high.

4. Distinguish between the following.

Question 1.
Fixed Capital and Working Capital
Answer:

Points	Fixed Capital	Working Capital
1. Meaning	Fixed capital refers to any kind of physical asset, a portion of total capital that is invested in fixed assets.	Working capital refers to the sum of current assets or gross working capital.
2. Nature	It stays in the business almost permanently.	Working capital is circulatory capital. It keeps changing.
3. Purpose	It is invested in fixed assets such as land, building, equipment, etc.	Working capital is invested in short-term assets such as cash, account receivable, inventory, etc.
4. Sources	Fixed capital funding can come from selling shares, debentures, bonds, long-term loans, etc.	Working capital can be funded with short-term loans, deposits, trade credit, etc.
5. Objectives of investors	Investors invest money in fixed capital hoping to make a future profit.	Investors invest money in working capital for getting immediate returns.
6. Risk	Investment in fixed capital implies more risk.	Investment in working capital is less risky. Eg. Land, building, plant and machinery
7. Decisions	Decisions relating to fixed capital investment are generally made by top-level management. Eg. Cash, bills receivable, inventories, cash at the bank	Decisions relating to working capital needs are generally made by middle-level or lower-level management.

5. Answer in brief:

Question 1.
Define capital structure and state its components.
Answer:
Definition: R.H. Wessel “The long term sources of funds employed in a business enterprise.”
John H. Hampton “A firm’s capital structure is the relation between the debt and equity securities that make up the firm’s financing of its assets.” Thus, the term capital structure means security mix. It refers to the proportion of different securities raised by a firm for long-term finance.

Components/Parts of Capital Structure:
There are four basic components of capital structure. They are as follows:
(i) Equity Share Capital:

It is the basic source of financing activities of the business. Equity share capital is provided by equity shareholders.
They buy equity shares and help a business firm to raise necessary funds. They bear the ultimate risk associated with ownership.
Equity shares carry dividends at a fluctuating rate depending upon profit.

(ii) Preference Share Capital:

Preference shares carry preferential rights as to payment of dividends and have priority over equity shares for return of capital when the company is liquidated.
These shares carry dividends at a fixed rate.
They enjoy limited voting rights.

(iii) Retained earnings:

It is an internal source of financing.
It is nothing but ploughing back of profit.

(iv) Borrowed capital: It comprises of the following:

Debentures: A debenture is an acknowledgment of a loan raised by the company. The company has to pay interest at an agreed rate.
Term Loan: Term loans are provided by the bank and other financial institutions. They carry fixed rate of interest.

Question 2.
State any four factors affecting fixed capital requirements?
Answer:
(i) Nature of business:

The nature of business certainly plays a role in determining fixed capital requirements. They need to invest a huge amount of money in fixed assets.
e.g. Rail, road, and other public utility services have large fixed investments.
Their working capital requirements are nominal because they supply services and not the product.
They deal in cash sales only.

(ii) Size of business:
The size of a business also affects fixed capital needs. A general rule applies that the bigger the business, the higher the need for fixed capital. The size of the firm, either in terms of its assets or sales, affects the need for fixed capital.

(iii) Scope of business:
Some business firms that manufacture the entire range of their production would require a huge investment in fixed capital. However, those companies that are labour intensive and who do not use the latest technology may require less fixed capital and vice versa.

(iv) Extent of lease or rent:
Companies who take their assets on a lease basis or on a rental basis will require less amount of funds for fixed assets. On the other side, firms that purchase assets will naturally require more fixed capital in the initial stages.

Question 3.
What are Corporate Finance and State’s two decisions which are basic of corporate finance?
OR
Write short note on Corporate Finance
Answer:
Corporate finance deals with the raising and using of finance by a corporation. It includes various financial activities like capital structuring and making investment decisions, financial planning, capital formation, and foreign capital, etc. Even financial organisations and banks play a vital role in corporate financing.

Henry Hoagland expresses, “Corporate Finance deals primarily with the acquisition and use of capital by the business corporation”.

Following two decisions are the basis of corporate finances:
(i) Financing decision:
Every business firm must carefully estimate its capital needs i.e. working capital and fixed capital. The firm needs to mobilize funds from the right sources also maintaining the right combination of debt capital and equity capital. For this balance, a company may go for or raise equity capital or even opt for borrowed funds by way of debentures, public deposits term loans, etc. to raise funds.

(ii) Investment decision:
Once the capital needs are accessed, the finance manager needs to take correct decisions regarding the use of the funds in a systematic manner, productively, using effective cost control measures to generate high profits. Finding investments through proper decisions and using them successfully in business is called ‘capital budgeting

6. Justify the following statements.

Question 1.
The firm has multiple choices of sources of financing.
Answer:

Business firms require finance in terms of working capital and fixed capital.
Funds are required at different stages of business.
The company can raise funds from various sources i.e. from internal and external sources.
Internal sources could be cash inflows on sales turnover, income from investments, and retained earnings.
External sources can be obtained for short-term requirements through cash credit, overdraft trade credit, discounting bills of Exchange issues of commercial paper, etc.
For long-term needs, a firm can meet its financing needs through the issue of shares, debentures, bonds, public deposits, etc. Thus, it is rightly said that the firm has multiple choices of sources of financing.

Question 2.
There are various factors affecting the requirements of fixed capital.
Answer:

Fixed capital being long-term capital is required for the development and expansion of the company.
The nature and size of a business have a great impact on fixed capital. Manufacturing businesses require huge fixed capital whereas trading organizations like retailers require less fixed capital.
Methods of acquiring assets on rentals or on a lease/installment basis will require less amount of fixed assets.
If fixed assets are available at low prices and concessional rates then it would reduce the need for investment in fixed assets.
International conditions and economic trends like a boom period will require high investment in fixed assets and a recession will lead to less requirement.
Similarly, consumer preferences, competition, and highly demanded goods and services will require a large amount of fixed capital. E.g. Mobile phones. Thus, it is rightly said that there are various factors affecting the requirements of fixed capital.

Question 3.
Fixed capital stays in the business almost permanently.
Answer:
Factors determining fixed capital requirements are:

Fixed capital refers to capital invested for acquiring fixed assets.
These assets are not meant for resale.
Fixed capital is capital used for purchasing land and building, furniture, plant, and machinery, etc.
Such cap al is usually required at the time of the establishment of a new company.
Existing companies may also need such capital for their expansion and development, replacement of equipment, etc.
Modern industrial processes require the increased use of heavy automated machinery. Thus, it is rightly said that fixed capital stays in the business almost permanently.

Question 4.
Capital structure is composed of owned funds and borrowed funds.
Answer:

Capital structure means to mix up of various sources of funds in desired proportions.
To decide capital structures means to decide upon the ratio of different types of capital.
A firm’s capital structure is the relation between the debt and equity securities that make up the firm’s financing of its assets.
The capital structure is composed of own funds which include share capital, free serves, and surplus, and borrowed funds which represent debentures, bank loans, and long-term loans provided by financial institutions.
Thus capital structure = Equity share capital + preference share capital + reserves + debentures.
Thus, it is rightly said that capital structure is composed of owned funds and borrowed funds.

Question 5.
There are various factors affecting the requirement of working capital.
Answer:

The nature and size of a business affect the requirement of working capital. Trading or merchandising firms and big retail enterprises need a large amount of capital compared to small firms which need a small amount of working capital.
If the period of the production cycle is longer then the firm needs more amount of working capital. If the manufacturing cycle is short, it requires less working capital.
During the boom period sales will increase leading to increased investment in stocks, thus requiring additional working capital and during the recession, it is vice versa.
Along with the expansion and growth of the firm or company in terms of sales and fixed assets, the requirement of working capital increases.
If there is proper coordination, communication, and co-operation between production and sales departments then the requirement of working capital is less.
A liberal credit policy increases the possibility of bad debts and in such cases, the requirement of working capital is high, whereas a firm making cash sales requires less working capital.

7. Answer the following questions.

Question 1.
Discuss the importance of Corporate Finance?
Answer:
Corporate finance deals with the raising and utilizing of finance by a corporation. It also deals with capital structuring and making investment decisions, financial planning of capital, and the money market. The finance manager should ensure that:
The firm has adequate finance and it’s being utilized effectively;
Generate minimum return for its owners.

The importance of Corporate Finance are as follows:
(i) Helps in decision making:
Most important decisions of business enterprises are made on the basis of availability of funds, as without finance any function of business enterprise is difficult to be performed independently. Obtaining the funds from the right sources at a lower cost and productive utilization of funds would lead to higher profits. Thus corporate finance plays a significant role in the decision-making process.

(ii) Helps in raising capital for a project:
A new business venture needs to raise capital. Business firms can raise funds by issuing shares, debentures, bonds or even by taking loans from the banks.

(iii) Helps in Research and Development
Research and Development need to be undertaken by firms for growth and expansion of business and to enjoy a competitive advantage. Research and development mostly involve lengthy and detailed technical work for the execution of projects. Through surveys and market analysis etc. companies may have to upgrade old products or develop new products to face competition and attract consumers. Thus the availability of adequate finance helps to generate high efficiency.

(iv) Helps in the smooth running of the business firm:
A smooth flow of corporate finance is important to pay the salaries of employees on time, pay loans, and purchase the required raw materials. At the same time finance is needed for sales promotion of existing products and more so for the launch of new products effectively.

(v) Brings co-ordination between various activities:
Corporate finance plays a significant role in the coordination and control of all activities in an organization. Production activity requires adequate finance for the purchase of raw materials and meeting other day-to-day financial requirements for the smooth running of the production unit. If the production increases, sales will also increase by contributing the income of the concern and profit to increase.

(vi) Promotes expansion and diversification:
Corporate finance provides money for the purchase of modern machines and sophisticated technology. Modern machines and technology help to improve the performance of the firm in terms of profits. It also helps the firm to expand and diversify the business.

(vii) Managing risk:
Companies have to manage several risks such as sudden fall in sales, loss due to natural calamity, loss due to workers strikes, change in government policies, etc. Financial aids help in such situations to manage such risks.

(viii) Replace old assets:
Assets like plants and machinery have become old and outdated over the years. Finance is required to purchase new assets or replace the old assets with new assets having new technology and features.

(ix) Payment of dividend and interest:
Finance is needed to pay the dividend to shareholders, interest to creditors, bank, etc.

(x) Payment of taxes/fees:
The company has to pay taxes to the government such as Income tax, Goods and Service Tax (GST), and fees to the Registrar of Companies on various occasions. Finance is needed for paying these taxes and fees.

Question 2.
Discuss the factors determining working capital requirements?
Answer:
Working Capital = Current Assets – Current Liabilities.
In other words, it is also called ‘Circulating Capital’. Also, refer to ‘GROSS WORKING CAPITAL.’ Management needs to determine the size of working capital with reference to the economic environment and other aspects within the business firm.

Factors determining/influencing working capital requirements are as follows:
(i) Nature of Business:
The working capital requirements are highly influenced by the nature of the business. Trading/ merchandising forms concerned with the distribution of goods require a huge amount of working capital to maintain a large stock of the variety of goods to meet customers’ demands are extend credit facilities to attract them. Whereas public utility concerns have to maintain small working capital because of a continuous flow of cash from their customers.

(ii) Size of business:
The size of a business also affects the requirements of working capital. Size of the firm refers to the scale of operation i.e. a firm with large scale operations will require more working capital and vice versa.

(iii) Volume of Sales:
The volume of sales and the size of the working capital have a direct relationship with each other. If the volume of sales increases there is an increase in the amount of working capital.

(iv) Production cycle:
The process of converting raw material into finished goods is called the ‘production cycle’. If the production cycle period is longer, the firm needs more amount of working capital. If the manufacturing cycle is short, it requires less working capital.

(v) Business cycle:
When there is a boom in the economy, sales will increase resulting in to increase in investment in stock. This will require additional working capital. During a recession period, sales will decline and consequently, the need for working capital will also decrease.

(vi) Terms of purchases and sales:
If credit terms of purchase are favourable and terms of sales are less liberal, then the requirement of cash will be less. Thus, the working capital requirement will be reduced.
A firm that enjoys more credit facilities needs less working capital. On the other hand, if a firm does not get proper credit for purchases and adopts a liberal credit policy for sales if requires more working capital.

(vii) Credit Control:
Credit control includes the factors such as volume of credit sales, the terms of credit sales, the collection policy etc. A firm with a good credit control policy will have more cash flow reducing the working capital requirement. Whereas if the firm’s credit policy is liberal there would be more requirements of the working capital.

(viii) Growth and Expansion:
Those firms which are growing and expanding at a rapid pace need more working capital compared to those firms which are stable in their growth.

(ix) Management ability:
The requirement of working capital is reduced if there is proper coordination in the production and distribution of goods. A firm stocking on heavy inventory calls for a higher level of working capital.

(x) External factors:
If the financial institutions and banks provide funds to the firm as and when required, the need for working capital is reduced.

Maharashtra Board 12th BK Textbook Solutions Chapter 10 Computer in Accounting

September 9, 2024

Balbharti Maharashtra State Board 12th Commerce Book Keeping & Accountancy Solutions Chapter 10 Computer in Accounting Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers.

Maharashtra State Board 12th Book Keeping & Accountancy Solutions Chapter 10 Computer in Accounting

1. Objective questions:

A. Select the most appropriate alternatives from those given below and rewrite the statements.

Question 1.
The primary document for recording all financial transactions in Tally is the ______________
(a) Journal
(b) Trial sheet
(c) Voucher
(d) File
Answer:
(c) Voucher

Question 2.
______________ displays the balance day-wise for a selected voucher type.
(a) Record book
(b) Ledger book
(c) Journal book
(d) Daybook
Answer:
(d) Daybook

Question 3.
Fixed Deposit A/c comes under ______________ group.
(a) Investments
(b) Current liability
(c) Bank A/c
(d) Current asset
Answer:
(a) Investments

B. Give the word term or phrase which can substitute each of the following statements:

Question 1.
The details of Bills receivable are maintained in this record.
Answer:
Sundry Debtors

Question 2.
Tally software is classified into this category.
Answer:
Mercantile

Question 3.
The short key is used to save or accept the information.
Answer:
Ctrl + A

Question 4.
It is a damaged software, cracked, nearly fully functional.
Answer:
Pirated Software

Question 5.
The process by which all the calculations are automatically done by the accounting software.
Answer:
Automation

C. State whether the following statements are true or false with reason:

Question 1.
Alt + D is the short key for delete voucher entries.
Answer:
This statement is True.
To delete voucher entries, people use the Alt + D key.

Question 2.
In Tally, the F6 Function key is for the payment vouchers.
Answer:
This statement is False.
In Tally, the F6 Function key is useful for receipt vouchers.

Question 3.
Legal software is fully functional software without any restriction.
Answer:
This statement is True.
The base of the legal software is fully functional, safe, and legal, so one can use this kind of software without any hesitation and restriction.

Question 4.
Salary Account comes under Indirect expenses.
Answer:
This statement is True.
When the expenses are made for the purchase of goods, and for the manufacturing process, they are known as a direct expense. Salary does not fall in that category and so it comes under the indirect expense category.

Question 5.
Accounting software may not be customized to meet the special requirement of the user.
Answer:
This statement is False.
Customized Accounting software is prepared to meet the special requirement of the user which is not readily available in the market.

D. Answer in One Sentences:

Question 1.
What is CAS?
Answer:
CAS means Computerized Accounting System which helps business firms to implement accounting processes and makes it user friendly with automation.

Question 2.
Write the steps to create a ledger account in tally.
Answer:
Steps to create a ledger account in the tally are as follows:

From Gateway of Tally Screen, click on accounts info.
Path gateway to Tally – Accounts Info – Ledgers – Single ledger – Choses create.

Question 3.
How to view reports in Tally?
Answer:
For viewing accounting reports in accounting software to click on the report option and select the Display option.

Question 4.
State the various types of vouchers.
Answer:
Following are the various voucher types:

F4 Contra voucher – For cash deposited in the bank and cash withdrawn from the bank, Transfer from one cash A/c to another Cash A/c and Bank to Bank transfer.
F5 Payment voucher – For all types of payments are recorded through this voucher type (Cash and Bank) Cash or Bank.
F6 Receipt voucher – For Cash and Bank receipts
F7 Journal voucher – For non-cash transactions
F8 Sales voucher – For cash as well as credit sales
F9 Purchase voucher – For cash as well as a credit purchase

Question 5.
Write the steps to create a company.
Answer:
Following are the steps to create a company:

After entering into Accounting software Tally, double click on the option, create a company, under company information. Then follow the navigation path.
Gateway of Tally > Company Info > Create Company
Fill in the detailed information in the company creation form, displayed on the screen – Company creation window.

Maharashtra Board 12th BK Textbook Solutions Chapter 7 Bills of Exchange

September 9, 2024

Balbharti Maharashtra State Board 12th Commerce Book Keeping & Accountancy Solutions Chapter 7 Bills of Exchange Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers.

Maharashtra State Board 12th Book Keeping & Accountancy Solutions Chapter 7 Bills of Exchange

Objective Questions

A. Select the correct option and rewrite the sentence:

Question 1.
The person on whom a bill is drawn is called a ______________
(a) Drawee
(b) Payee
(c) Drawer
(d) Acceptor
Answer:
(a) Drawee

Question 2.
Before acceptance the bill is called a ______________
(a) Order
(b) Request
(c) Draft
(d) Instrument
Answer:
(c) Draft

Question 3.
When the due date of the bill drawn falls due on a public holiday, the payment must be made on the ______________ day.
(a) same
(b) preceding
(c) next
(d) any
Answer:
(b) preceding

Question 4.
The due date of the bill drawn for 2 months on 23rd Nov. 2019 will be ______________
(a) 23rd Jan. 2020
(b) 25th Jan. 2019
(c) 26th Jan. 2019
(d) 25th Jan. 2020
Answer:
(d) 25th Jan. 2020

Question 5.
Noting charges are borne by ______________
(a) Notary Public
(b) Drawee
(c) Drawer
(d) Endorsee
Answer:
(b) Drawee

Question 6.
There are ______________ parties to bill of exchange.
(a) five
(b) four
(c) three
(d) two
Answer:
(c) three

Question 7.
When a bill is drawn for 2 months after date on 3rd Jan. 2020, its due date will be ______________
(a) 3rd Jan. 2020
(b) 3rd Mar. 2020
(c) 5th Mar. 2020
(d) 6th Mar. 2020
Answer:
(d) 6th Mar. 2020

Question 8.
Notary Public is ______________
(a) Govt. Officer
(b) Drawer
(c) Payee
(d) Endorsee
Answer:
(a) Govt. Officer

Question 9.
When Acceptor or Drawee does not pay the amount of bill to the holder on the due date it is known as ______________ the bill.
(a) returning
(b) discounting
(c) honouring
(d) dishonouring
Answer:
(d) dishonouring

Question 10.
The person who accepts the bill treats the bill as ______________
(a) Bills Payable
(b) Promissory Note
(c) Draft
(d) Bills Receivable
Answer:
(a) Bills Payable

B. Write the word/phrase/term, which can substitute each of the following statements:

Question 1.
Three extra days are allowed over and above the term of the bill.
Answer:
Grace days

Question 2.
Fees charged by Notary Public for getting the fact of dishonour noted.
Answer:
Noting Charges

Question 3.
A person who is entitled to receive the amount of bill of exchange.
Answer:
Payee

Question 4.
A person in whose favour a bill endorsed.
Answer:
Endorsee

Question 5.
Officer appointed by the government for noting of dishonour of bill.
Answer:
Notary Public

Question 6.
Cancellation of the bill on maturity in return for a new bill for an extended period of credit.
Answer:
Renewal of Bill

Question 7.
Bill of exchange drawn and accepted without any valuable consideration.
Answer:
Accommodation bill

Question 8.
A person who is in possession of the Bill of Exchange.
Answer:
Holder

Question 9.
Conversion of Bill of Exchange into its present value.
Answer:
Discounting of the bill

Question 10.
The amount is not recoverable from Drawee on account of insolvency.
Answer:
Bad debts

C. State whether the following statements are True or False with reasons:

Question 1.
An Inland bill is one that is drawn in one country and payable in another country.
Answer:
This statement is False.
Inland bill means, a bill drawn, accepted, and made payable within the territory of one and same, country. So, a bill is drawn in one country and payable in another country can’t be an inland bill.

Question 2.
Retirement of the bill means payment of the bill before the due date.
Answer:
This statement is True.
Payment of the bill, by the acceptor of the bill to the holder of the bill before the due date, is known as Retirement of the bill. So retirement of the bill means payment of the bill before the due date.

Question 3.
Drawee can transfer the ownership of the bill.
Answer:
This statement is False.
Drawee is a debtor. He has to pay the amount of the bill to its holder on the due date. Hence he cannot transfer its ownership to other people. The drawer can transfer the ownership of the bill as he is the owner of the bill.

Question 4.
Acceptance of the bill without making any changes in the terms of the bill is called qualified acceptance.
Answer:
This statement is False.
Acceptance of the bill with some changes as regards the terms, amount, place, etc. of a bill is known as qualified acceptance. Acceptance of the bill without making changes as regards the term is called general acceptance.

Question 5.
Discounting is a device to convert the bill into its present value.
Answer:
This statement is True.
When the drawer or holder of the bill approaches the bank to discount the bill, the bank pays the bill amount after deducting a certain amount (which is known as discounting charges). It means conversion of the bill into its present value in cash. So, we can say that discounting is a device to convert the bill into its present value.

Question 6.
A bill of exchange must be presented to the acceptor on the due date.
Answer:
This statement is True.
To get the payment of the bill from the acceptor, the holder of the bill is required to present it to the acceptor on its due date. Acceptor either honours the bill or dishonours the bill.

Question 7.
If a bill is discounted by the holder, no entry is passed in his book when the bill is honoured on the due date.
Answer:
This statement is True.
On discounting the bill the holder gives the possession of the bill to the bank. On the maturity date, the bank has to present the bill to the drawee to collect the payment. When the discounted bill is honoured, the transaction takes place between drawee and bank.

Question 8.
Noting charges are to be borne by the drawer.
Answer:
This statement is False.
Noting charges are to be borne by the drawee only as due to his act of non-payment, the bill is dishonoured and the drawer is not able to get money on its due date.

Question 9.
If a bill is drawn payable ‘on demand’ no grace days are allowed.
Answer:
This statement is True.
‘On demand’ means the amount of the bill is to be paid by drawee immediately on presentation of the bill as no time period is mentioned on it. In demand bill, 3 days grace is not allowed by law.

Question 10.
There are three parties to a promissory note.
Answer:
This statement is False.
There are only two parties to a promissory note, i.e. Drawer or maker of the note and drawee or payee of the note.

D. Find the odd one:

Question 1.
(a) Retaining
(b) Noting
(c) Discounting
(d) Endorsing
Answer:
(b) Noting

Question 2.
(a) Trade bill
(b) Accommodation bill
(c) After date bill
(d) Demand bill
Answer:
(d) Demand bill

Question 3.
(a) Notary public
(b) Drawer
(c) Drawee
(d) Payee
Answer:
(a) Notary public

Question 4.
(a) Discounting charges
(b) Rebate
(c) Bank charges
(d) Noting charges
Answer:
(d) Noting charges

Question 5.
(a) Stamp
(b) Acceptance
(c) Draft
(d) Amount
Answer:
(c) Draft

E. Complete the sentences:

Question 1.
Making payment of bill before the due date of maturity is known as ______________
Answer:
Retirement of Bill

Question 2.
A person whose liabilities are more than his assets and is not in a position to pay off his liabilities is ______________
Answer:
Insolvent person

Question 3.
Amount that cannot be paid by acceptor on account of insolvency is known as ______________
Answer:
Deficiency

Question 4.
A bill of exchange payable after certain period is known as ______________
Answer:
After date bill

Question 5.
A bill which is drawn and accepted with valuable consideration is known as ______________
Answer:
Trade Bill

Question 6.
A person who draws the bill of exchange is known as ______________
Answer:
Drawer

Question 7.
A bill whose due date is calculated from the date of acceptance is known as ______________
Answer:
After sight bill

Question 8.
Recording the fact of dishonour of bill is known as ______________
Answer:
Noting

Question 9.
When drawee accepts the bill payable at a particular place only, it is known as ______________
Answer:
qualified acceptance as to place

Question 10.
Fees charged by the bank for collection of bill on behalf of holder is ______________
Answer:
bank charges

F. Answer in a sentence:

Question 1.
What do you mean by Bill of Exchange?
Answer:
A Bill of Exchange is a written order signed by the drawer, directing a certain person to pay a certain sum of money on-demand or on a certain future date to a certain person or as per his order.

Question 2.
What are Days of Grace?
Answer:
The three extra days allowed to the drawee or the acceptor of a bill for making payment on it are called Days of Grace.

Question 3.
What do you mean by Discounting a Bill of Exchange?
Answer:
Encashment of a bill of exchange with the bank for certain cash which is less than the face value of the bill, before its due date by its drawer or holder is called Discounting of a Bill of Exchange.

Question 4.
What is Noting of the Bill?
Answer:
Noting of a Bill of Exchange is the recording of the facts of its dishonour by a Notary public.

Question 5.
What are Noting Charges?
Answer:
Noting Charges are the fees charged by the Notary public for noting the facts of dishonour on the face of the bill and in his official register.

Question 6.
What is the relationship between drawer and drawee?
Answer:
The relationship between the drawer and the drawee is that of the creditor and debtor.

Question 7.
Who is the Payee of the Bill?
Answer:
The Payee of a Bill is the person to whom the bill is made payable or in whose favour the bill is drawn.

Question 8.
What do you mean by Rebate?
Answer:
Any concession or discount in monetary terms given by the holder of the bill of exchange to the drawee or acceptor, when a bill is retired is called a Rebate.

Question 9.
What is the Legal Due Date?
Answer:
The date which is arrived at after adding three days of grace to the nominal due date is known as Legal Due Date.

Question 10.
What are Bills Payable on Demand?
Answer:
When the amount of bill is payable by a drawee on the presentation of a bill, in which time period is not mentioned and grace days are not allowed is known as Bills Payable on Demand.

G. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements:

Question 1.
A bill of exchange is a conditional order.
Answer:
Disagree

Question 2.
The party which is ordered to pay the amount is known as the payee.
Answer:
Disagree

Question 3.
The person in whose favour the bill is endorsed is known as the endorsee.
Answer:
Agree

Question 4.
Rebate or discount given on retiring a bill is an income to the Drawee.
Answer:
Agree

Question 5.
A bill from the point of view of the debtor is called Bills payable.
Answer:
Agree

Question 6.
In case of bill drawn payable ‘on demand,’ no grace days are allowed.
Answer:
Agree

Question 7.
A bill is required to be accepted by Drawer.
Answer:
Disagree

Question 8.
A bill of exchange need not be dated.
Answer:
Disagree

Question 9.
A bill before acceptance is called Promissory Note.
Answer:
Disagree

Question 10.
Renewal is requested by the drawee to extend the credit period of the bill.
Answer:
Agree

H. Calculations:

Question 1.
Ganesh draws a bill for ₹ 40,260 on 15th Jan. 2020 for 50 days. He discounted the bill with the Bank of India @ 15 % p.a. on the same day. Calculate the amount of discount.
Solution:
Discount = Amount of Bill × \(\frac{\text { Rate }}{100} \times \frac{\text { Unexpired days }}{366}\)
= 40,260 × \(\frac{15}{100} \times \frac{50}{366}\)
= ₹ 825
(Note: 2020 is a Leap year, so the total number of days = 366)

Question 2.
Shefali Traders drew a bill on Maya for ₹ 30,000 on 1st Oct. 2019 payable after 3 months.
Calculate the amount of discount in the following cases:
(i) Shefali Traders discounted the bill on the same day @ 12 % p.a.
(ii) Shefali Traders discounted the bill on 1st Nov. 2019 @ 12 % p.a.
(iii) Shefali Traders discounted the bill on 1st Dec. 2019 @ 12 % p.a.
Solution:
Discount = Amount of Bill × \(\frac{\text { Rate }}{100} \times \frac{\text { Unexpired days }}{365}\)
(i) Discount = 30,000 × \(\frac{12}{100} \times \frac{3}{12}\) = ₹ 900
(ii) Discount = 30,000 × \(\frac{12}{100} \times \frac{2}{12}\) = ₹ 600
(iii) Discount = 30,000 × \(\frac{12}{100} \times \frac{1}{12}\) = ₹ 300

Question 3.
Veena who had accepted Sudha’s bill for ₹ 28,000 was declared bankrupt and only 35 paise in a rupee could be recovered from her estate. Calculate the amount of bad debts.
Solution:
From Veena, only 35 paise in a rupee could be recovered i.e. 65 paise in a rupee is bad debt for Sudha. So 65% of ₹ 28,000 = ₹ 18,200 is the amount of bad debts.

Question 4.
Nitin renewed his acceptance for ₹ 72,000 by paying ₹ 22,000 in cash and accepting a new bill for the balance plus interest @ 18%. p.a. for 4 months. Calculate the amount of the new bill.
Selution:
For Nitin,
Total outstanding = ₹ 72,000
Nitin paid in cash= ₹ 22,000
Remaining dues = ₹ 50,000
Now, on this ₹ 50,000 we have to calculate interest @ 18% for 4 months
I = \(\frac{\mathrm{PRN}}{100}\)
= 50,000 × \(\frac{18}{100} \times \frac{4}{12}\)
= ₹ 3,000
So, amount of new bill = Remaining dues + Interest
= 50,000 + 3,000
= ₹ 53,000

Question 5.
Nisha’s acceptance for ₹ 16,850 sent to the bank for the collection was honoured and bank charges debited were ₹ 125. Find out the amount actually received by Drawer.
Solution:
Bill of ₹ 16,850 sent to the bank for collection and it is honoured and bank charges = ₹ 125
So, actual amount received by drawer = 16,850 – 125 = ₹ 16,725.

Question 6.
A bill of ₹ 16,000 was drawn by Keshav on Gopal on 12th June 2019 for 2 months, what will be the due date, if all of sudden, the legal due date is declared as an emergency holiday?
Solution:
Consider immediate or next working day as the due date in case the legal due date is declared as an emergency holiday.
Maharashtra Board 12th BK Textbook Solutions Chapter 7 Bills of Exchange H Q6
∴ The legal due date is 16th August 2019 (The next day).

I. Prepare the following specimens:

Question 1.
Prepare a bill of exchange from the following information:
Drawer: Shankar, Vadodara, Gujarat
Drawee: Vinayak, Somwar Peth, Pune
Amount: ₹ 16,000
Period: 3 months
Date of Bill: 6th Sept. 2019
Date of acceptance: 11th Sept. 2019
Solution:
Maharashtra Board 12th BK Textbook Solutions Chapter 7 Bills of Exchange I Q1

Question 2.
Prepare a bill of exchange from the following information:
Drawer: Dinesh, P. R. Road, Andheri (West)
Drawee: Mahesh, L. B. S. Road, Mulund
Payee: Amit, Thane (West)
Amount: ₹ 9,500
Period of Bill: 4 months after sight
Date of Bill: 26th Nov. 2019
Date of acceptance: 29th Nov. 2019
Solution:
Maharashtra Board 12th BK Textbook Solutions Chapter 7 Bills of Exchange I Q2

Question 3.
Kantilal, 343/D, Palm Heights, Jogeshwari, drew a bill on 10th Oct. 2019 for ₹ 63,490 for 45 days after the date on Shantilal, B2, Himalaya Towers, Baramati, payable to Priyanka, Satara. The bill was accepted on 13th Oct. 2019 for 60 days.
Prepare a format of bill of exchange from the above details.
Solution:
Maharashtra Board 12th BK Textbook Solutions Chapter 7 Bills of Exchange I Q3

Question 4.
Prepare a format of bill exchange from the following:
Rahul Sane, 86-D, Raviwar Peth, Nagpur accepted the bill drawn on him by Prithviraj, Icon Heights, Wardha for ₹ 87,000 on 30th July 2019.
The bill was drawn on 26th July 2019 for ₹ 1,00,000 for 90 days after the date.
Solution:
Maharashtra Board 12th BK Textbook Solutions Chapter 7 Bills of Exchange I Q4

Question 5.
Prepare a format of bill of exchange from the following.
Drawer: Kashmira Shah, Partner M/S Shah, and Shah, 2 – C, Matruchhaya Building, Akola
Drawee: Dhanashree Traders, Bangalore Road, Belgaum (Signed by Jayshree, Partner)
Payee: M/S Janki Traders, Akola
Amount: ₹ 64,500
Period of Bill: 3 months
Date of drawing: 12th Sept. 2019
Date of acceptance: 15th Sept. 2019
Solution:
Maharashtra Board 12th BK Textbook Solutions Chapter 7 Bills of Exchange I Q5

Question 6.
Prepare a format Bill of Exchange with imaginary Drawer, Drawee, Address, Amount, Dates.
Drawer: Dhanesh Shah, 24/c, Amir Mahal, Borivali, Mumbai
Drawee: Kalpana Shah, 33, Sharadashram, Dadar (West), Mumbai
Amount: ₹ 80,500
Period: 60 days
Date of the bill: 2nd December 2020
Accepted on: 5th December 2020
Solution:
Maharashtra Board 12th BK Textbook Solutions Chapter 7 Bills of Exchange I Q6

J. Complete the following Table.

Question 1.
Maharashtra Board 12th BK Textbook Solutions Chapter 7 Bills of Exchange J Q1
Answer:

Question 2.
Maharashtra Board 12th BK Textbook Solutions Chapter 7 Bills of Exchange J Q2
Answer:

S.No.	Date of Drawing	Date of Acceptance	Tenure	Type	Nominal due Date	Legal due Date
(i)	3rd January, 2020	5th January, 2020	45 days	after date	17th Feb. 2020	20th Feb. 2020
(ii)	9th April, 2019	12th April, 2019	4 months	after sight	12th Aug. 2019	14th Aug. 2019
(iii)	23rd November, 2019	23rd November, 2019	2 months	after date	23rd Jan. 2020	25th Jan. 2020
(iv)	16th August, 2019	20th August, 2019	4 months	after sight	20th Dec. 2019	23rd Dec. 2019
(v)	23rd December, 2018	24th December, 2018	60 days	after date	21st Feb. 2019	24th Feb. 2019

Practical Problems

Question 1.
On 1st Jan., 2020 Hemant sold goods of ₹ 18,500 to Nitin. On the same date Hemant drew a bill of exchange for ₹ 18,500 at 2 months. On the due date the bill was duly honoured.
Give Journal Entries in the books of Hemant and Nitin. Prepare Hamant’s Account in the books of Nitin.
Solution:
In the books of Hemant
Journal Entries
Maharashtra Board 12th BK Textbook Solutions Chapter 7 Bills of Exchange Practical Problems Q1

In the books of Nitin
Journal Entries
Maharashtra Board 12th BK Textbook Solutions Chapter 7 Bills of Exchange Practical Problems Q1.1

Question 2.
Neha sold goods to Rohan ₹ 42,000 on 6th Sept. 2019. Neha drew a bill of exchange at 3 months for the amount which was accepted by Rohan. Neha discounted the bill with her bankers at ₹ 41,000. On the due date of the bill Rohan dishonoured the bill and bank paid ₹ 300 as Noting Charges.
Show Journal Entries in the books of Neha and Rohan.
Solution:
In the books of Neha
Journal Entries
Maharashtra Board 12th BK Textbook Solutions Chapter 7 Bills of Exchange Practical Problems Q2

In the books of Rohan
Journal Entries
Maharashtra Board 12th BK Textbook Solutions Chapter 7 Bills of Exchange Practical Problems Q2.2

Question 3.
Jyoti owes ₹ 31,000 to Swati for which she draws a bill on Jyoti for 2 months. The bill was duly accepted by Jyoti. Swati sends the bill to bank for collection. Jyoti honoured the bill on the due date and bank charges ₹ 475 as bank charges.
Give Journal Entries in the books of Swati.
Solution:
In the books of Swati
Journal Entries
Maharashtra Board 12th BK Textbook Solutions Chapter 7 Bills of Exchange Practical Problems Q3

Question 4.
Pankaj purchased goods of ₹ 20,000 from Omprakash on credit on 15th April, 2019. Omprakash draws After Sight bill for the amount due on Pankaj for 3 months which was accepted by Pankaj on 18th April, 2019. On 20th April, 2019 Omprakash endorsed the bill to his creditor Jagdish in full settlement of his amount ₹ 21,000. On the due date the bill was dishonoured by Pankaj.
Give Journal Entries in the books of Omprakash, Pankaj and Jagdish.
Solution:
In the books of Omprakash
Journal Entries
Maharashtra Board 12th BK Textbook Solutions Chapter 7 Bills of Exchange Practical Problems Q4

In the books of Pankaj
Journal Entries
Maharashtra Board 12th BK Textbook Solutions Chapter 7 Bills of Exchange Practical Problems Q4.1

In the books of Jagdish
Journal Entries
Maharashtra Board 12th BK Textbook Solutions Chapter 7 Bills of Exchange Practical Problems Q4.2

Question 5.
Siddhant sold goods to Sudhir of ₹ 43,800 on 18th March, 2019. Siddhant draws a bill on Sudhir on the same day for ₹ 43,800 for 3 months which was duly accepted by Sudhir. Siddhant discounted the bill on the same day at 8% p.a. The bill was dishonoured on the due date and Sudhir requested Siddhant to accept ₹ 13,800 and interest in cash on remaining amount at 12% p. a. Siddhant agreed and for the balance amount accepted a new bill at 2 months. Before the due date of new bill Sudhir retired the bill by paying ₹ 29,700.
Pass necessary Journal Entries in the books of Siddhant.
Solution:
In the books of Siddhant
Journal Entries
Maharashtra Board 12th BK Textbook Solutions Chapter 7 Bills of Exchange Practical Problems Q5

Working Notes:
1. March 18, Discount = 43,800 × \(\frac{3}{12} \times \frac{8}{100}\) = ₹ 876

2. March 21, calculation of interest balance amount:
I = \(\frac{\mathrm{PRN}}{100}\)
= 30,000 × \(\frac{12}{100} \times \frac{2}{12}\) (for 2 months on remaining amount ₹ 30,000)
= ₹ 600

3. Before due date bill was retired by Sudhir by paying ₹ 300 less which is considered as discount and as date is not given, here it is not recorded.

Question 6.
Sangeeta accepted a bill for ₹ 18,000 drawn by Geeta at 3 months. Geeta discounted the bill for ₹ 17,400. Before the due date Sangeeta approached Geeta for renewal of the bill. Geeta agreed on the condition that Sangeeta should pay ₹ 6,000 immediately and for the balance she should accept a new bill for 4 months along with interest ₹ 550. The arrangements were carried through. But on the due date of new bill Sangeeta became insolvent and 35 paise in a rupee could be recovered from her estate.
Give Journal Entries in the books of Sangeeta and prepare Sangeeta’s Account in the books of Geeta.
Solution:
In the books of Sangeeta
Journal Entries
Maharashtra Board 12th BK Textbook Solutions Chapter 7 Bills of Exchange Practical Problems Q6

Working Notes:
1. It is advisable to write journal entries in the books of Geeta also to get entries in ‘Sangeeta’s Account’ property.
In the books of Geeta
Journal Entries
Maharashtra Board 12th BK Textbook Solutions Chapter 7 Bills of Exchange Practical Problems Q6.2

Question 7.
Priyanka owed Meena ₹ 18,000, Priyanka accepted a bill drawn by Meena for the amount at 4 months. Meena endorsed the same bill to Sagar. Before due date Priyanka approached Meena for renewal of bill. Meena agreed on condition that ₹ 6,000 be paid immediately together with interest on the remaining amount of 8% p.a. for 3 months and Priyanka should accept a new bill for the balance amount. These arrangements were carried through. However, before the due date Priyanka became insolvent and only 50% of the amount could be recovered from her estate.
Give Journal Entries in the books of Meena.
Solution:
In the books of Meena
Journal Entries
Maharashtra Board 12th BK Textbook Solutions Chapter 7 Bills of Exchange Practical Problems Q7

Working Note:
Calculation of interest on remaining amount ₹ 12,000 @ 8 % p.a. and for 3 months
I = \(\frac{\mathrm{PRN}}{100}\)
= 12,000 × \(\frac{8}{100} \times \frac{3}{12}\)
= ₹ 240

Question 8.
Seema purchased goods from Roma on credit on 1st August, 2019 for ₹ 37,000. Seema accepts bill for 2 months drawn by Roma for the same amount. On the same day, Roma discounts the bill with the bank for ₹ 36,200 on 3rd August, 2019. On the due date the bill is dishonoured and Noting Charges of ₹ 160 is paid by the bank. Seema pays ₹ 19,000 and Noting Charges in cash immediately. A new bill is drawn by Roma for the balance including interest ₹ 650 for 2 months, which is accepted by Seema. The new bill is retired one month before the due date at a rebate of ₹ 300.
Give Journal Entries in the books of Seema and prepare Seema’s Account in the books of Roma.
Solution:
In the books of Seema
Journal Entries
Maharashtra Board 12th BK Textbook Solutions Chapter 7 Bills of Exchange Practical Problems Q8

Question 9.
Uday purchased goods from Shankar on credit for ₹ 35,000 at 10 % trade discount. Uday paid ₹ 1,500 immediately and for the balance accepted a bill for 3 months. Before due date Uday approached Shankar with a request to renew the bill. Shankar agreed but with condition that Uday should accept a new bill for 3 months including interest at 12% p.a.
Give Journal Entries in the books of Shankar.
Solution:
In the books of Shankar
Journal Entries
Maharashtra Board 12th BK Textbook Solutions Chapter 7 Bills of Exchange Practical Problems Q9

Working Note:
I = \(\frac{\text { PRN }}{100}\)
= 30,000 × \(\frac{3}{12} \times \frac{12}{100}\)
= ₹ 900

Question 10.
Sagar drawn an after sight bill on 21st Nov., 2019 for ₹ 21,000 at 3 months on Prasad. The bill is discounted by Sagar at 8% p.a. with his bank. On maturity. Prasad finds himself unable to make payment of the bill and requests Sagar to renew it. Sagar accepts the request and draws a new bill at one month for ₹ 21,750 including interest which was duly accepted by Prasad. Sagar deposits the bill into bank for the collection. Prasad honours the bill on the due date and bank charges ₹ 250 as bank charges.
Pass necessary Journal Entries in the books of Sagar and prepare Sagar’s Account in the books of Prasad.
Solution:
In the books of Sagar
Journal Entries
Maharashtra Board 12th BK Textbook Solutions Chapter 7 Bills of Exchange Practical Problems Q10

Question 11.
Journalise the following transaction in the books of Abhishek:
(a) Siddhant informs Abhishek that Vineet’s acceptance for ₹ 23,000 endorsed to Siddhant has been dishonoured. Noting Charges amounted to ₹ 430.
(b) Kajal renews her acceptance to Abhishek for ₹ 39,000 by paying ₹ 3,000 in cash and accepting a fresh bill for the balance along with interest at 11.5% p.a. for 3 months.
(c) Radhika retired her acceptance to Abhishek for ₹ 23,000 by paying ₹ 22,250 by cheque.
(d) Abhishek sent a bill of Subodh for ₹ 9,000 to bank for collection. Bank informed that the bill has been dishonoured by Subodh.
Solution:
In the books of Abhishek
Journal Entries
Maharashtra Board 12th BK Textbook Solutions Chapter 7 Bills of Exchange Practical Problems Q11

Working Note:
Amount of interest = 36,000 × \(\frac{3}{12} \times \frac{11.5}{100}\) = ₹ 1,035.

Question 12.
Journalise the following transaction in the books of Narendra:
(a) Narendra retires his acceptance to Upendra by paying ₹ 4,000 in cash and endorsing a bill accepted by Ramlal for ₹ 5,000.
(b) Vikram’s acceptance to Narendra ₹ 6,000 retired one month before the due date at rebate of 12% p.a.
(c) Dilip renews his acceptance to Narendra for ₹ 12,000 by paying ₹ 4,000 in cash and accepting a fresh bill for the balance plus interest at 12% p.a. for 3 months.
(d) Bank informed Narendra that, Kartik’s acceptance for ₹ 13,000 to Narendra, discounted with the bank was dishonoured and Noting Charges paid by bank ₹ 140.
Solution:
In the books of Narendra
Journal Entries
Maharashtra Board 12th BK Textbook Solutions Chapter 7 Bills of Exchange Practical Problems Q12

Question 13.
Journalise the following transaction in the books of Bharti:
(a) Bank informed that Amit’s acceptance for ₹ 15,750 sent to bank for collection was honoured and bank charges debited were ₹ 150.
(b) Nitin renewed his acceptance for ₹ 22,200 by paying ₹ 2,200 in cash along with interest on balance amount at 10% and accepted a fresh bill for the balance for 3 months.
(c) Dhanshri who had accepted Bharti’s bill for ₹ 17,500 was declared insolvent and only 40% of the amount due could be recovered from her estate.
(d) Discharged our acceptance to Savita for ₹ 9,450 by endorsing Pravin’s acceptance to us ₹ 9,000.
Solution:
In the books of Bharti
Journal Entries
Maharashtra Board 12th BK Textbook Solutions Chapter 7 Bills of Exchange Practical Problems Q13

Question 14.
Journalise the following transaction in the books of Sudha:
(a) Endorsed Sonali’s acceptance at 2 months for ₹ 6,000 in favour of Urmila and paid cash ₹ 3,500 in full settlement of her account ₹ 10,000.
(b) Discounted 2 months acceptance of Surya for ₹ 7,800 with bank at 10% p.a.
(c) Bank informed that Anuradha’s acceptance of ₹ 4,800 which was discounted was dishonoured and bank paid Noting Charges ₹ 125.
(d) Pooja honoured her acceptance of ₹ 16,400 which was deposited into bank for collection.
Solution:
In the books of Sudha
Journal Entries
Maharashtra Board 12th BK Textbook Solutions Chapter 7 Bills of Exchange Practical Problems Q14

Question 15.
Journalise the following transaction in the books of Mrunal:
(a) Bank informed that Aishwarya’s acceptance of ₹ 24,000 which was discounted had been dishonoured and bank paid Noting Charges ₹ 220. Bill was renewed at the request of Aishwarya for 2 months with interest of ₹ 480.
(b) Received ₹ 4,630 from private estate of Ankur who was declared insolvent against bill accepted by him for ₹ 6,000.
(c) Accepted a bill of ₹ 15,000 at 3 months drawn by Anushka for the amount due to her ₹ 20,000 and balance paid by cheque.
(d) Dishonoured our acceptance to Vivek ₹ 27,000 and Noting Charges paid by Vivek ₹ 700.
Solution:
In the books of Mrunal
Journal Entries
Maharashtra Board 12th BK Textbook Solutions Chapter 7 Bills of Exchange Practical Problems Q15

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